Eiler Holck, 1st Baron of Holckenhavn (4 June 1627 – 28 June 1696) was a
Danish
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nobleman and
military officer
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, from 1671 with the
title of
baron
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.
Biography
Holck participated in the fighting at
Frederiksodde
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in the
Second Northern War
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and in the defense of
Copenhagen.
Despite being of an old Danish noble family, he supported the introduction of
absolutism and was rewarded with high offices. He was appointed commandant of
Kronborg and county governor (da. Amtmand) of the County of Kronborg (da. Kronborg Amt). In 1664 he was promoted to
major general and became a member of the War Council (da. Krigskollegiet).
In 1672 he acquired
Ellensborg, which had been confiscated by the Crown after
Corfitz Ulfeldt fell into disfavour, and founded the
Barony of Holckenhavn. From 1675 his political career waned.
He died at Holckenhavn Castle and is buried at Vindinge Church.
References
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17th-century Danish military officers
1627 births
1696 deaths