Andreas Schifter | |
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Born | Copenhagen | 25 August 1779
Died | 31 October 1852 Copenhagen | (aged 73)
Buried | Holmens Cemetery, Copenhagen |
Allegiance | Denmark |
Service | Royal Danish Navy |
Years of service | 1794–1852 |
Rank | Vice admiral |
Battles / wars | First Schleswig War |
Andreas Schifter (1779–1852) was a Danish naval officer and shipbuilder, a capable naval administrator and admiral. He oversaw the transition of the Danish navy from sail to early steam power.