Otto Thott

Otto Thott
Otto Thott (13 October 1703 – 10 September 1785) was a Danish Count, minister of state, and land owner. During his lifetime, he acquired Gavnø Castle and one of the largest private collections of book and manuscripts in Denmark. Early life and education He was the son of Tage Thott (1648-1707), a member of the Danish Privy Council and county governor of Holbæk. After the death of his father, his mother, Petra Sophie Reedtz (1675-1720) sold the manor at Turebyholm and moved with him to Sorø, where he attended school. After the death of his mother, he was supported financially by several aunts and was able to continue his education and development abroad. He lived for a time in Halle, where he studied history, philosophy and Jurisprudence at the University of Halle-Wittenberg. He continued these studies in the University of Jena and later during his stays in the Netherlands, England and France. Additionally, he made the acquaintance of several scientists in the ...
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Otto Thott (13 October 1703 – 10 September 1785) was a Denmark, Danish Count, minister of state, and land owner. During his lifetime, he acquired Gavnø Castle and one of the largest private collections of book and manuscripts in Denmark. Early life and education He was the son of Tage Thott (1648–1707), a member of the Danish Privy Council and county governor of Holbæk Municipality, Holbæk. After the death of his father, his mother, Petra Sophie Reedtz (1675–1720) sold the manor at Turebyholm and moved with him to Sorø, where he attended school. After the death of his mother, he was supported financially by several aunts and was able to continue his education and development abroad. He lived for a time in Halle (Saale), Halle, where he studied history, philosophy and Jurisprudence at the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, University of Halle-Wittenberg. He continued these studies in the University of Jena and later during his stays in the Netherlands, ...
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