Werner Jasper Andreas Moltke

Werner Jasper Andreas Moltke (15 September 1755 - 15 August 1835) was a Danish government official who served as county governor, diocesan governor of Ribe and Zealand and Lord President of Copenhagen.

Early life and court service Moltke was born on 15 September 1755 at Gut Walkendorf, Mecklenburg, the son of Eberhard Friderich Ehrenreich Moltke and Marie Dorthea von Oertzen. In 1876, he became a court page at the Danish court. In 1772, he briefly worked at Rentekammeret. In 1774, he became an infantry lieutenant. After that, he returned to court service as kammerjunker to Princess Charlotte Amalie, who died in 1782.

Career In 1787, Moltke was appointed county governor of Roskilde Amt. In 17901796, he served as president of the local Roskilde Shooting Society. On his departure from the city, he was created an honorary member of the society.

In 1796, he was appointed diocesan governor of Ribe Stiftsamt and county governor of Riberhus.