Holger Christian Reedtz

Danish aristocrat, estate owner, civil servant, diplomat, and politician (1800-1857)
Person human Q11973532
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Holger Christian Reedtz

Summary

Holger Christian Reedtz is a human[1]. He was born in Odense[2]. He was born on February 14, 1800[3]. He died in Palsgård[4]. He died on February 6, 1857[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], astronomer[7], botanist[8], minister[9], and estate owner[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Holger Christian Reedtz was born in Odense[2].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz passed away in Palsgård[4].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz was born on February 14, 1800[3].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz died on February 6, 1857[5].
  • Burial took place at As Cemetery[12].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz was married to Asta Grundtvig[13].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[14].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz's professions included astronomer[7].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz worked as a botanist[8].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz's professions included minister[9].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz's professions included estate owner[10].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark[15].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz was educated at Odense Katedralskole[16].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[17].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz received the Q106076863[18].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz received the Commander of the Order of Leopold[21].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz received the Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[23].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz was a member of Royal Danish Society for Fatherland History[24].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz is recorded as male[25].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Holger Christian Reedtz's Commons category is recorded as Holger Christian Reedtz[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Holger Christian Reedtz was born in Odense[2]. He was born on February 14, 1800[3].

Education

Educated at Odense Katedralskole[16], a gymnasium[28], in Denmark[29] and University of Copenhagen[17], a public research university[30], in Denmark[31], founded in 1479[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], astronomer[7], botanist[8], minister[9], and estate owner[10]. Holger Christian Reedtz held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Q106076863[18]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[33], in Denmark[34]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[20], a grade of an order[35], in Denmark[36], founded in 1808[37]; Commander of the Order of Leopold[21], a grade of an order[38], in Belgium[39]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[23], a grade of an order[42], in Sweden[43].

Personal Life

Holger Christian Reedtz was married to Asta Grundtvig[13].

Death and Burial

Holger Christian Reedtz died on February 6, 1857[5]. He died in Palsgård[4]. He is buried at As Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Holger Christian Reedtz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Holger Christian Reedtz born?

Holger Christian Reedtz was born in Odense[2].

Where did Holger Christian Reedtz die?

Holger Christian Reedtz passed away in Palsgård[4].

Who was Holger Christian Reedtz married to?

Holger Christian Reedtz's spouses include Asta Grundtvig[13].

What did Holger Christian Reedtz do for work?

Holger Christian Reedtz worked as diplomat[6], astronomer[7], botanist[8], minister[9], and estate owner[10].

Where did Holger Christian Reedtz go to school?

Holger Christian Reedtz was educated at Odense Katedralskole[16] and University of Copenhagen[17].

What awards did Holger Christian Reedtz receive?

Honors received include Q106076863[18], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[20], and Commander of the Order of Leopold[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . gravsted.dk. gravsted.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 1st edition. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . danskeselskab.dk. Retrieved . danskeselskab.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, astronomer, botanist +2
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  2. 6w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Holger, Christian
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    Educated at Odense Katedralskole, University of Copenhagen
    Owner of Palsgård
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