Peter Anker | |
|---|---|
 Peter Anker in uniform from Tranquebar. Painting from 1912 by Harald Brun; a copy of an older original. | |
| Governor of Danish India | |
| In office 1786–1808 | |
| Monarch | Christian VII |
| Preceded by | Hermann Abbestée |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Ancher 31 July 1744 Fredrikshald, Norway |
| Died | 17 April 1832 (aged 87) Aker, Norway |
| Resting place | Moss, Norway |
| Relations | Carsten Anker (brother) |
Peter Anker (31 July 1744 – 17 April 1832) was a Norwegian diplomat, military officer and colonial general.[1] He served as Consul in Hull, consul general in London and later as governor for the Danish settlement of Tranquebar. He was also known for his watercolour illustrations documenting his travels and life.
- ^ Dørum, Knut. "Peter Anker" (in Norwegian). Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 1 January 2019.