Woldemar von Löwendal

Ulrik Fredrik Valdemar baron Løvendal (; 25 September 1660 – 4 June 1740), was a Danish-Norwegian baron, civil servant, and military officer. He served as Governor-general of Norway from 1710 to 1712, serving under King Frederick IV. He also served as Commanding General of Norway during the Great Northern War, and later as a high-ranking politician in Dresden.

Early life Ulrik Fredrik Valdemar Løvendal was born in Denmark on 25 September 1660 to Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve and his first wife Sophie Urne, daughter of marshal Jørgen Knudsen Urne. He was born into the House of Oldenburg as his father was an illegitimate son of King Frederick III. Løvendal was born with a twin brother, Carl, who died in 1689.

Career

Early military career Løvendal started his military career in 1679 in the Blue Guards of the Dutch Republic, where he eventually achieved the rank of Lieutenant. In 1682, Løvendal and his brother Carl were both awarded the title of Baron von Løvendal.

Governor-general of Norway He returned to Denmark in 1710 and was promoted to Commanding General of Norway. He was also given the title of Director-General of Civil Service, making him the governor-general of Norway.

Løvendal died in Dresden on 4 June 1740.