Jørgen Lunge
Jørgen Lunge | |
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Rigsmarsk | |
In office 1616–1619 | |
Monarch | Christian IV |
Preceded by | Sten Maltesen Sehested |
Succeeded by | Jørgen Skeel (from 1627) |
Personal details | |
Born | 11 October 1577 Odden Manor, Jutland |
Died | 19 August 1619 Jutland, Denmark | (aged 41)
Nationality | Danish |
Profession | Military officer |
Awards | Knight of the Armed Arm |
Jørgen Lunge (11 October 1577 – 19 August 1619) was a
Biography
Lunge was born in Odden Manor on 11 October 1577 to Ove Lunge and Anne Maltesdatter Sehested. After receiving his schooling at home in Viborg and at Sorø Academy he spent six years abroad in order to continue his studies, spending most of his time in Strasbourg, Geneva and Padua.[1]
Shortly after his return to Denmark, he left the country once again to go into Dutch military service. Before his departure, he recruited a company of soldiers which he led with honours in the war against the Spanish, leading to his promotion through the ranks.[1]
Back in Denmark, he married Sophie Brahe on 8 September 1605. Just a few weeks later, he received orders to recruit a regiment of 2,000 men for use against the city of
In 1616 Lunge was elected
He was buried at the Abbey of Our Lady in Aalborg.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Jørgen Lunge, (Dyre)" (in Danish). Skeel & Kannegaard Genealogy. Archived from the original on February 18, 2013. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
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