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Lensgreve Johann Friedrich Struensee (5 August 1737 – 28 April 1772) was a German-Danish physician, philosopher and statesman. He became royal physician to the mentally ill King Christian VII of Denmark and a minister in the Danish government.
Apr 24, 2024 · Johann Friedrich, count von Struensee (born Aug. 5, 1737, Halle, Prussia [Germany]—died April 28, 1772, Copenhagen, Den.) was a German physician and statesman who, through his control over the weak-minded King Christian VII, wielded absolute power in Denmark in 1770–72.
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Johann Friedrich Struensee (* 5. August 1737 in Halle; † 28. April 1772 in Kopenhagen) war ein deutscher Arzt und Aufklärer. Etwas über ein Jahr lang war er der faktische Regent von Dänemark. Er wurde von Christian VII. als Graf geadelt.
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Aug 5, 2021 · On August 5, 1735, German physician Johann Friedrich Struensee was born. He became royal physician to the mentally ill King Christian VII of Denmark and a minister in the Danish government, where he tried to carry out widespread reforms. His affair with Queen Caroline Matilda caused his downfall and dramatic death.
J.F. Struensee was born in Germany. He was educated in Halle and worked after that as a physician in Altona. In 1768, Struensee became physician to the mentally ill Christian VII, and after having travelled with the King, he moved to Copenhagen. The King’s new physician entered a confident relationship with his patient and took part in Court ...
Dec 12, 2017 · Updated on December 12, 2017. Though he was an important figure in Danish history, German physician Johann Friedrich Struensee is not particularly well known in Germany. The period he lived in, the late 18th century, is known as the Age of Enlightenment.
May 21, 2018 · Johann Friedrich Struensee [1] (yō´hän frē´drĬkh shtrōō´ənzā, strōō´–), 1737–72, Danish politician, b. Germany. As physician to Christian VII [2] he gained complete mastery over the insane king and became the favorite of the young queen, Caroline Matilda.
