About Johan Frederik Schlegel
Lived 1817 – 1896 (aged 79). Johan Frederik Schlegel was a Danish politician.
Johan Frederik Schlegel (22 January 1817, Copenhagen – 8 June 1896, Copenhagen) was a Danish lawyer and civil servant. He was Governor-General of the Danish West Indies from 1855 to 1860, and (Privy Counsellor) from 1860. In 1873, he was elected to the Copenhagen City Council.
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Who was Johan Frederik Schlegel?
Danish colonial governor (1817-1896)
When was Johan Frederik Schlegel born?
Johan Frederik Schlegel was born on 22 January 1817 in Copenhagen.
When did Johan Frederik Schlegel die?
Johan Frederik Schlegel died on 8 June 1896 in Copenhagen.
What was Johan Frederik Schlegel's occupation?
Johan Frederik Schlegel was a politician.
What nationality was Johan Frederik Schlegel?
Johan Frederik Schlegel was Danish.
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