Frederik Christian Adeler

Frederik Christian Adeler (13 October 1668 – 19 April 1726) was a Danish privy councillor, county governor and major landowner. He was the father of Frederik Adeler and Theodor Lente-Adeler

Early life and education Adeler was born on 13 October 1668 in Copenhagen, the son of admiral Cort Adeler and Anna Pelt. His mother's uncle was Abraham Pelt. Crown prince Christian (V) attended his baptism. He received a thorough education. In 168790, he went on a Grand Tour in Europe.

Career King Christian V presiding over the Supreme Court in 1697. Adeler is one of the judges seen in the picture.

In 1688, Adeler was appointed court page (hofjunker). In 1690, he was promoted to kammerjunker. In 1694, he accompanied Frederick IV on his journey to Norway.

In 1712–14, he was a member (deputeret) of Søetatens Kommissariat. On 1 September 1713, he was appointed 1st Financial Councillor (1ste Deputeret for Finanserne). On 11 December, he was created a Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog. In 1719, he also bought nearby Sæbygård and Egemarke. From his father, he inherited Bratsberg and Gimsø kloster in Norway as well as the Adeler House on Strandgade in Christianshavn.

Awards On 8 September, Adeler was awarded the title of justitsråd. On 7 January 1700, he was promoted to etatsråd. On 6 September 1713, he was appointed Geheimeraad. On 26 October 1712, he was created a Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog.

Personal life

On 20 September 1794, he was married to Henriette Margrete Lente. She was a daughter of øøgeheimeraad Johan Hugo Lente and Margrete von Bornefeldt.

In 1721, he retired from his public offices due to poor health. He died on 19 April 1726. He was buried in Our Lady's Church.

He had seven children. His three eldest sons died without issue. Dragsholm was therefore passed to their younger brother, Frederik Adeler, who also owned Algestrup in Føllenslev Parish. A fourth brother, Theodor Adeler, who owned Lykkesholm Manor on Funen, served as county governor of Nyborg and Tranekær counties. Their sister Charlotte Amalie Amalia Adeler (1703 – 1724) was married to Lars Benzon.