Carl Wilhelm Jessen

Carl Wilhelm Jessen
Carl Wilhelm Jessen
	Carl Wilhelm Jessen
Born	10 July 1764; Fredensborg, Denmark
Died	30 March 1823 (aged 58); St Thomas, Danish West Indies
Buried	St Thomas, later re-interred at Holmens Kirke, Copenhagen 55°40′36″N 12°35′0″E
Years of service	1776–1822
Rank	Rear admiral
Commands held	HDMS Lougen; HDMS Prinds Christian Frederik; Trekroner Fort;
Battles/wars	Battle of West Kay; Battle of Zealand Point;
Relations	Juliane Marie Jessen (sister)
Other work	Governor of St Thomas

Carl Wilhelm Jessen (10 July 1764 – 30 March 1823) was a Danish naval officer and Governor of St Thomas in the Danish West Indies.

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