Hans Schack | |
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Born | 28 October 1608 Langballig, Duchy of Schleswig |
Died | 27 February 1676 Copenhagen, Denmark | (aged 67)
Buried | Trinitatis Church, Copenhagen |
Allegiance | Denmark-Norway (1627-1630) Sweden (1630-1635) France (1635-1651) Hamburg (1656-1658) Denmark-Norway (1658-1676) |
Rank | Field marshal |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Order 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.