The 32 Men ( da, Stadens 32 mænd) was an assembly of respected citizens of
Copenhagen
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, who had the right to demand an audience before the
king
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.
The assembly was first established in 1660. The first assembly was characterized by large merchants and the crown's creditors. The assembly was replaced in 1840 by the
Copenhagen City Council
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().
References
History of Copenhagen
Copenhagen Municipality
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