Frederik Raben

Christian Frederik Raben (10 September 1693 – 26 February 1773) was a Danish government official. He served as diocesan governor of Lolland-Falster from 1737 to 1763. He owned the estates Kjærstrip and Bremersvold.

Early life and education Raben was born on 10 September 1693 in Copenhagen to Johan Otto Raben (1646-1719) and Emerentia von Levetzow (1669-1746). Raben's father was appointed as lord chamberlain (Hofmarskal) by Christian VI less than a month after Raben was born. He went sent on a Grand Tour abroad as part of his education.

Career In 1711, Raben was appointed court page (kammerjunker) for the crown prince. In 1724, he was appointed as hofmester for the crown princess. In 1727, he was awarded the title of chamberlain (kammerherre). In 7843, his mother also presented him with Bremersvold and Løve Manor. After his father's death, he took on the management of the Royal Pawn in Copenhagen.

Personal life

Raben was married to Birthe von Plessen (1707-1786) on 1 December 1722. She was a daughter of gehejmeråd Christian Ludvig von Plessen (1676-1752) and Charlotte Amalie Skeel (1685-1729). She was a daughter of Mogens Skeel.

Raben died on 26 February 1773 and is buried at Nysted Church.

Awards Raben was created a White Knight in 1728, and a Blue Knight in 1748. In 1732, he was awarded the Ordre de l'union parfaite.