Adam Gottlob Moltke
Count Adam Gottlob von Moltke (10 November 1710 – 25 September 1792) was a German-born Danish courtier, statesman and diplomat, and Favourite of Frederick V of Denmark. 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.
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 |
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