Herman Madsen | |
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| Minister of War | |
| In office 24 July 1901 – 14 January 1905 | |
| Monarch | Christian IX |
| Prime Minister | Johan Henrik Deuntzer |
| Preceded by | Johan Gustav Frederik Schnack |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vilhelm Herman Oluf Madsen 11 April 1844 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | 14 June 1917 (aged 73) Frederiksberg |
| Resting place | Garrison Cemetery |
| Political party | Venstre Reform Party |
| Spouse | Albertine Henriette Petersen |
| Children | Thorvald Madsen |
| Parent(s) | Jeppe Madsen (father) Johanne Christine Becker (mother) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Denmark |
| Branch/service |  Royal Danish Army |
| Years of service | 1859–1905 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Second War of Schleswig |
Vilhelm Herman Oluf Madsen (11 April 1844 – 14 June 1917) was a Danish politician, minister, army officer, businessman and inventor who served as War Minister in the 1901–1905 Deuntzer Cabinet.