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C. M. T. Cold

1863 – 1934

Danish politician and ship owner

Naval officer Civil servant Politician
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About C. M. T. Cold

Lived 1863 – 1934 (aged 71). C. M. T. Cold was a Danish naval officer, civil servant and politician.

Christian Magdalus Thestrup Cold (10 June 18637 December 1934) was a Danish politician and naval officer who served as the Governor of the Danish West Indies from 1905 to 1908. He later served as chief executive officer of Det Forenede Dampskibs-Selskab from 1908 to 1921 and as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1922 to 1924.

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Important facts

Born
10 June 1863, Frederiksberg Municipality
Birth century
19th century
Died
7 December 1934, Copenhagen
Occupation
Naval officer, civil servant, politician
Nationality
Kingdom of Denmark
Education
Royal Danish Naval Academy
Positions held
Governor of the Danish West Indies, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog; Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog; Medal of Merit in Gold; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Knight First Class of the Order of the Sword
Also known as
Christian Magdalus Thestrup Cold, Christian Cold

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Frequently asked questions

Who was C. M. T. Cold?

Danish politician and ship owner (1863–1934)

When was C. M. T. Cold born?

C. M. T. Cold was born on 10 June 1863 in Frederiksberg Municipality.

When did C. M. T. Cold die?

C. M. T. Cold died on 7 December 1934 in Copenhagen.

What was C. M. T. Cold's occupation?

C. M. T. Cold was a naval officer, civil servant and politician.

What nationality was C. M. T. Cold?

C. M. T. Cold was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: C. M. T. Cold

· Wikidata: Q5610606

· DBpedia: C. M. T. Cold

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