Johan Frederik Classen

Johan Frederik Classen, frequently also J. F. Classen, (11 February 1725 24 March 1792) was a Danish-Norwegian industrialist, major general, landowner and founder of Det Classenske Fideicommis. He served as chancellery adviser to King Frederik V. Classen built the manor house Arresødal in 1773, he renovated the Neoclassical manor house Corselitze in 1777, and built the General's Summerhouse by the Corselitze Forest.

Johan Frederik Classen
Born11 February 1725
Christiania, Norway
Died24 March 1792(1792-03-24) (aged 67)
Arresødal, Denmark
AllegianceDenmark–Norway
RankMajor General
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