Rasmus Hansen Lange

Rasmus Hansen Lange (20 March 1752 8 April 1829) was a Danish Supreme Court attorney, councilman, hospital director and developer. The listed properties at Skindergade 44 and Kompagnistræde 8 in Copenhagen were both built for him. He was a member of Knud Lyne Rahbek's social circle.

Early life and education Lange was born on 20 March 1752 in Frederikssund, the son of Hans Rasmussen Lange and Maren Laura Larsdatter Cappell. His father was a wealthy merchant, dyer and councilman.

He graduated from Roskilde Cathedral School in 1769. and acquired his cand. jur. degree from the University of Copenhagen in 1773. The father's business in Frederikssund was continued by Rasmus Lange's younger half-brother Jørgen Hansen Lange (1765–1831).

Personal life

Lange married Frederikke Christine Hellesen (1761–1845) on 7 January 1789 in St. Nicolas' Church. The couple had no children. They were members of Knud Lyhne Rahbek's social circle. He is frequently mentioned in Rahbek's memoirs.

Senn's painting of the Lange family at the ferry crossing in Frederikssund (1809). Lange died on 8 April 1829 and is buried in Assistens Cemetery. His home was located at Løngangsstræde No. 171.