Christian Conrad Sophus Danneskiold-Samsøe

Christian Conrad Sophus, Count Danneskiold-Samsøe (29 August 1836 – 1 November 1908), normally referred to as Christian Danneskiold-Samsøe, was member of the Danish comital family Danneskiold-Samsøe, landowner and administrative leader of the Royal Danish Theatre.

Early life and education He was born in Copenhagen as the son of Postmaster-General Sophus Danneskiold-Samsøe and Frederikke Marie Danneskiold-Samsøe née Levetzow. He completed secondary school in 1855 and became cand. polit. from the University of Copenhagen in 1861.

Career He headed the court of crown prince Frederik (Frederik VIII) in 1869–1876. In August 1894, he succeeded Edvard Fallesen as head of the Royal Danish Theatre. He was instrumental in restoring the economy of the theatre. Commander of the Dannebrog, 2nd Class, 28 July 1869; 1st Class, 31 October 1870; Grand Cross, 25 August 1906 Commemorative Medal for the Golden Wedding of King Christian IX and Queen Louise, 1892 Cross of Honour of the Order of the Dannebrog, 28 July 1894 Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ Commander Grand Cross, 11 October 1872 Commander of St. Olav, 1st Class, 31 October 1870 Knight of the Order of Charles XIII, 28 January 1899 Honorary Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, 18 April 1904