Hans Schack

Hans Schack
Born28 October 1608
Langballig, Duchy of Schleswig
Died27 February 1676 (1676-02-28) (aged 67)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Buried
Trinitatis Church, Copenhagen
AllegianceDenmark Denmark-Norway (1627-1630)
Sweden Sweden (1630-1635)
 France (1635-1651)
Hamburg Hamburg (1656-1658)
Denmark Denmark-Norway (1658-1676)
RankField marshal
Battles / wars
AwardsOrder of the Elephant
Order of the Dannebrog

Hans Schack (28 October 1608 – 27 February 1676) was a member of the north German noble family Schack, who after many years in French service, entered the Danish service, made major contributions during the war with Sweden, and loyally supported Frederick III when he overthrew the Danish constitution. He became a Danish field-marshal, commander-in-chief of the Danish army, member of the Board of State, and of the Danish Privy Council, and made a Danish count.