Karen Huitfeldt
Danish courtier
About Karen Huitfeldt
Lived 1700 – 1778 (aged 77–78). Karen Huitfeldt was a Danish hofmeister.
alt=Werentskiold or Werenschiold coat of arms by H. B. Storck Karen Huitfeldt, née Werenskiold (3 June 1700 – 1778) was a Norwegian courtier.
She was born at Sarpsborg in Østfold as the daughter of the nobleman Niels Werenschiold til Hafslund (1669–1741) and Elisabeth de Tønsberg (1673–1742). On 15 September 1719, she married nobleman Hartvig Huitfeldt (1677–1748) who was Lieutenant General and commander at Fredrikstad Fortress in Østfold from 1740.
Karen Huitfeldt was given the Ordre de l'Union Parfaite in 1755 and served as Chief Court Mistress (overhoffmesterinne) to Queen Juliana Maria from 1757-1767.
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Who was Karen Huitfeldt?
Danish courtier
When was Karen Huitfeldt born?
Karen Huitfeldt was born on 3 June 1700.
When did Karen Huitfeldt die?
Karen Huitfeldt died in 1778.
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Karen Huitfeldt was a hofmeister.
What nationality was Karen Huitfeldt?
Karen Huitfeldt was Danish.
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