Herman Henrik Kønneman

Herman(n) Henrik (Hen(d)rick, Heinrich) Kønneman (Könneman(n)) (16 October 1692 11 May 1771) was a Danish businessman and politician. He was a councilman in Copenhagen in 17291749 and mayor from 1749. In 17441746, he served as one of the directors of the Danish Asiatic Company.

Early life Kønneman was born on 16 October 1692 in Copenhagen, the son of Herman Henrik K'nnemann and Susanne Sterck. He had two siblings. His mother's sister was married to merchant and one of Copenhagen's 32 Men Johan Rehling.

Career In 1718, he was granted citizenship as a canvas merchant (lærredskræmmer). In 17301832, he was a board member of Søe-Assurance Compagniet (referred to as "Kommitteret ved policernes ekspedition". By 1737, he was one of the largest shareholders of the company. In 17441746, he served as one of the directors of the company

In 17291749, he was councilman in Copenhagen. In 1749, he became mayor. His sisterAnna Maria Könemann, who was married to Diderich Barthold Beckmann, resided at Gammeltorv 18 on the other side of the square.