Ulrich Anton Schønheyder

Admiral Ulrich Anton Schønheyder (22 June 1775 – 21 April 1858) was a Danish naval officer and colonial administrator.

Early life Schønheyder was born on 22 June 1775 in Copenhagen. His father was pastor of Trinitatis Church and later bishop in Norway Johan Christian Schønheyder. His mother was Charlotte Reinholdine von Jessen (1750–1784). He had five brothers and two sisters. His father was after the mother's death married to Joachime Catharine Benzon (1757-1836).

Career Schønheyder became a junior lieutenant in 1793, a senior lieutenant in 1798, captain lieutenant in 1808, captain in 1812, commander captain in 1817 and commodore in 1824, counter admiral in 1834. After his retirement from active service in 1846, he was awarded the rank of vice admiral in 1848 and full admiral in 1851.

In 1811–12, Schønheyder briefly served as commandant of Christiansø. Shortly thereafter, he was transferred to the naval defense of Norway, took command of the brig Allart, and harried enemy frigates and convoys . At the end of the war he was awarded a sum of 11,000 rigsdaler in prize money.

Schønheyder died on 21 April 1858.

Awards On 11 June 1824, Schønheyder was created a Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog. He was awarded its Grand Cross in 1841.