Jørgen Conrad de Falsen
Jørgen Conrad de Falsen (19 August 1785 – 23 August 1849) was a Danish-Norwegian naval officer who, despite being plagued by ill health, saw duty throughout the Gunboat War during the Napoleonic Wars, and eventually rose to the rank of rear admiral. He married twice, the second marriage being to a lady-in-waiting to the Danish Queen.
Jørgen Conrad de Falsen | |
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Falsen c.1828 | |
| Born | 19 August 1785 Oslo |
| Died | 23 August 1849 (aged 64) Funen |
| Buried | Holmens Kirke, Copenhagen 55°40′36″N 12°35′0″E |
| Allegiance | Denmark-Norway |
| Service/ | Royal Danish Navy |
| Years of service | 1797–1848 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Battles/wars | Gunboat War |
| Relations | Father: Enevold De Falsen Brother: Christian Magnus Falsen |
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