About Ludvig Moltke
Lived 1790 – 1864 (aged 74). Ludvig Moltke was a Danish diplomat, amtmann and zoological collector.
Ehrenreich Christopher Ludvig Moltke (18 June 1790 – 10 August 1864) was a Danish civil servant and nobleman who served as Governor of Iceland (1819–1823).
Moltke was born in Roskilde to an old German-Danish aristocracy, his father Werner Moltke was then governor of Roskilde county. He graduated with a law degree from the University of Copenhagen in 1816.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ludvig Moltke?
Danish diplomat (1790-1864)
When was Ludvig Moltke born?
Ludvig Moltke was born on 18 June 1790 in Roskilde.
When did Ludvig Moltke die?
Ludvig Moltke died on 10 August 1864 in Copenhagen.
What was Ludvig Moltke's occupation?
Ludvig Moltke was a diplomat, amtmann and zoological collector.
What nationality was Ludvig Moltke?
Ludvig Moltke was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ehrenreich Christopher Ludvig Moltke
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