Johan Frederik Classen | |
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| Born | 11 February 1725 Christiania, Norway |
| Died | 24 March 1792 (aged 67) Arresødal, Denmark |
| Allegiance | Denmark–Norway |
| Rank | Major General |
Johan Frederik Classen, frequently also J. F. Classen, (11 February 1725 – 24 March 1792) was a Danish-Norwegian industrialist, major general, landowner and founder of Det Classenske Fideicommis.[1] He served as chancellery adviser to King Frederik V. Classen built the manor house Arresødal in 1773, he renovated the Neoclassical manor house Corselitze in 1777,[2] and built the General's Summerhouse by the Corselitze Forest.[3]
- ^ "Johan Frederik Classen - Dansk industridrivende og generalmajor (grundl. Frederiksværk)". gravsted.dk. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ "J.F. Classen", Den Store Danske. (in Danish) Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ Jensen, Anna-Elisabeth. "The general's legacy". Ministry of Culture. Retrieved 26 November 2012.