Georg Emil Tuxen

Captain Georg Emil Tuxen (11 December 1814 – 21 September 1885) was a Royal Danish Navy officer.

Early life Tuxen was born in Copenhagen, the son of first lieutenant and later commander lieutenant Peter Mandrup Tuxen (1783-1838) and Elisabeth M. Simonsen (1786-1867). He was the brother of Nicolai Elias Tuxen and Johan Cornelius Tuxen.

Career Tuxen followed the family tradition, enrolling at the Royal Danish Naval Cadet Academy in 1828. in the North Sea. In 1850, he was second-in-command on board the cadet ship Diana on a voyage to Iceland. In 1843, he was second-in-command of the cadet ship Valkyrien on a voyage to the Danish West Indies. and filologist Søren Ludvig Tuxen (17591919).

At the time of the 1885 census his home was a first-floor apartment at Sankt Knuds Vej 13 in Frederiksberg. Two of their sons, Søren Ludvig Tuxen and were also naval officers.

Tuxen died on 21 September 1995 and was buried in Golmen Cemetery.

Accolades Tuxen was created a Knight in the Order of the Dannebrog in 1849. In 1876, he was awarded the Cross of Honour. In 1884, he was created a second-class commander in the Order of the Dannebrog.