Adam Gottlob von Moltke | |
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![]() Portrait of Moltke | |
Member of the Privy Council of Denmark | |
In office 1747–1766 | |
Court Marshal of Denmark | |
In office 1743–1747 | |
Lord Chamberlain of Denmark | |
In office 1730–1743 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 10 November 1710 Riesenhof, Mecklenburg, Germany |
Died | 25 September 1792 (aged 81) Haslev, Sjælland, Denmark |
Spouse(s) | Christiane Frederikke von Brüggemann Sophie Hedevig von Raben |
Children | Joachim Godske Moltke Ulrikke Augusta Vilhelmine Moltke |
Parent(s) | Joachim von Moltke Magdalene Sophia von Cothmann |
Relatives | Adam Wilhelm Moltke (grandson) |
Residence | Bregentved |
Awards | Ordre de l'Union Parfaite Fellow of the Royal Society |
Count Adam Gottlob von Moltke (10 November 1710 – 25 September 1792)[1] was a German-born Danish courtier, politician and diplomat who was a favourite of Frederick V of Denmark-Norway. Moltke was born at Riesenhof in Mecklenburg. His son, Joachim Godske Moltke, and his grandson, Adam Wilhelm Moltke, later served as Prime Minister of Denmark.[2]