Johannes Christensen Meller

Johannes Christensen Meller ( 1650 10 November 1724) was a Danish brewer who served as head (stadshauptmand) of Copenhagen's Civil Guard (17011713) and President of Copenhagen's Magistracy (17131724). Prior to the latter appointment, he had also served as burgermaster (17101713), councilman and one of the city's 32 Men. He was one of the largest property owners in Christianshavn.

Early life Meller was born in around 1650. Almost nothing is known about his early life. He may be identical to a Meller who served as cornet at a cavalry regiment in Scania in 1677. In 1679, he was granted citizenship as a brewer in Copenhagen. He was also part of the management of the city's Water Commission.

Career In 1682, he became churchwarden (kirkeværge) of the still-under-construction Church of Our Saviour.. 1687 saw him elected as one of the city's 32 Men. In 1692, he was appointed councilman. From 1697, he oversaw the construction of the Garrison Church on Sankt Annø Plads. He was also used as a member of a number of other commissions.

In 1719, he bought a soap manufacttory on Langebrogade.