Godske Lindenov
Godske Christoffersen Lindenov or Lindenow (d. 1612
Arctic explorer. He was a commander on one of King Christian IV's expeditions to Greenland
.
Early life
He was of the noble family Lindenov of Lindersvold, son of Christoffer Clausen Lindenov (d. 1593) and Sophie Hartvigsdatter Plessen.
Career
Godske Lindenov was part of the escort of
Xenia, daughter of the tsar Boris Godunov
.
Lindenov joined the Danish Royal Navy in 1605 and was the same year sent on the
Katten ("Cat", commanded by Anders Nolk), Ørnen ("Eagle", commanded by Hans Bruun) and the ex-Scottish Gilliflower[1] (also called variously the Gillibrand, the Giltbert, and the Angelibrand,[2] commanded by Carsten Richardson). The expedition landed in Southwest Greenland and searched for silver
ore, which was not found.
In the following years, he was sent on naval operations, e.g. in the
Lindenov Fjord in East Greenland
is named for him.
Personal life
Lindenov married Karen Gyldenstjerne, daughter of Henrik Gyldenstjerne and Birgitte Trolle on 10 March 1611. Their son Christopher Lindenov (c. 1612–1679) became an admiral of the Danish Navy as well.
See also
References
- ^ Mills, William J. Exploring Arctic Frontiers.
- ^ Gosch, C.C.A. Danish Arctic Expeditions.