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Herman Madsen
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Vilhelm Herman Oluf Madsen (11 April 1844 – 14 June 1917) was a Danish politician, minister, army officer, businessman and inventor who served as War Minister in the 1901–1905 Deuntzer Cabinet.
Quick Facts Minister of War, Monarch ...
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Minister of War | |
In office 24 July 1901 – 14 January 1905 | |
Monarch | Christian IX |
Prime Minister | Johan Henrik Deuntzer |
Preceded by | Johan Gustav Frederik Schnack |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Vilhelm Herman Oluf Madsen (1844-04-11)11 April 1844 Copenhagen, Denmark |
Died | 14 June 1917(1917-06-14) (aged 73) Frederiksberg |
Resting place | Garrison Cemetery |
Political party | Venstre Reform Party |
Spouse | Albertine Henriette Petersen |
Children | Thorvald Madsen |
Parent(s) | Jeppe Madsen (father) Johanne Christine Becker (mother) |
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Years of service | 1859–1905 |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Second War of Schleswig |
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