Christian Rantzau

Christian Rantzau (23 January 1684 16 April 1771) was a Danish nobleman and civil servant. He served as Governor-general of Norway from 1731 to 1739.

Christian Rantzau
1909 portrait copy by Hans Christian Hansen Vantore
Governor-general of Norway
In office
1731–1739
MonarchChristian VI
Preceded byDitlev Vibe
Succeeded byJacob Benzon
Personal details
Born(1684-01-23)23 January 1684
Copenhagen, Denmark
Died16 April 1771(1771-04-16) (aged 87)
Brahesborg, Denmark
AwardsOrder of the Elephant, 1731
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