Johan Frederik Classen
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Johan Frederik Classen, frequently also J. F. Classen, (11 February 1725 – 24 March 1792) was a Danish-Norwegian industrialist, major general, landowner and founder of Det Classenske Fideicommis.[1] He served as chancellery adviser to King Frederik V. Classen built the manor house Arresødal in 1773, he renovated the Neoclassical manor house Corselitze in 1777,[2] and built the General's Summerhouse by the Corselitze Forest.[3]
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Johan Frederik Classen | |
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Born | 11 February 1725 Christiania, Norway |
Died | 24 March 1792(1792-03-24) (aged 67) Arresødal, Denmark |
Allegiance | Denmark–Norway |
Rank | Major General |
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