Frederik Adeler (1764–1816)

Frederik Adeler (1764-1816) was a Dano-Norwegian noble and government official. He served as the County Governor and Diocesan Governor of several counties from 1802 until his death in 1816.[1]

Baron
Frederik Adeler
Diocesan Governor of Trondhjems stiftamt
In office
1802–1804
Diocesan Governor of Fyens stiftamt
In office
1808–1809
Personal details
Born(1764-07-25)25 July 1764
Dragsholm Castle, Denmark
Died23 March 1816(1816-03-23) (aged 51)
Copenhagen, Denmark
CitizenshipDenmark-Norway
ProfessionGovernment official

Family

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Adeler was a son of Baron Conrad Wilhelm Adeler and Ulrika Helene de Cicignon. His paternal grandfather was Frederik Adeler. On 1 July 1786, he married Berta Countess Moltke. They had a daughter, Sophie Hedevig baroness Adeler. He died suddenly in Copenhagen on 23 March 1816.[2]

Career

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In 1802 he was appointed Diocesan Governor of Trondhjems stiftamt as well as the County Governor of Trondhjems amt. After two years, he was transferred to Denmark as the County Governor of Holbæk County. In 1808 he became Diocesan Governor of the Diocese of Funen as well as the County Governor of Odense County. In 1804 he received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Berg, Ole T., ed. (13 June 2016). "Fylkesmenn og amtmenn (stiftamtmenn) siden 1671". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b Thiset, ed. (1887–1905). "Adeler, Frederik Baron". Dansk biografisk Lexikon (in Danish). Vol. I. Kjøbenhavn: Gyldendalske boghandels forlag. p. 92. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
Government offices
Preceded by Diocesan Governor of Trondhjems stiftamt
1802–1804
Succeeded by
Preceded by County Governor of Trondhjems amt
1802–1804
Office abolished
Preceded by County Governor of Holbæk amt
1804–1808
Succeeded by
Preceded by Diocesan Governor of Fyens stiftamt
1808–1809
Succeeded by
Preceded by County Governor of Odense amt
1808–1809
Succeeded by