Christian Febiger
Hans Christian Febiger (or Fibiger) (October 19, 1749, in Fåborg, Denmark-Norway – September 20, 1796, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was an American Revolutionary War commander, confidant of General George Washington, and original member of the Society of the Cincinnati. Known by the moniker "Old Denmark", Febiger also served as treasurer of Pennsylvania from November 13, 1789, until his death.
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| Born | October 19, 1749 Faaborg, Funen, Denmark-Norway |
| Died | September 20, 1796 (aged 46) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Resting place | Mount Vernon Cemetery |
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