Christian Henrik Arendrup

Christian Henrik Arendrup (March 25, 1837 – 1913) was Governor-General of The Danish West Indies, from 1881 to 1893. Arendrup was born in Frederikshavn as the son of Christian Rasmus Arendrup, councillor of Fyens Stift, and Nanna Marie Henne, the daughter of a marine Commander.[1]

In 1856, Arendrup graduated from Sorø Akademi and the following year, he started at the Royal Military Academy where he graduated as Engineering Second Lieutenant á la suite. He went to Fredericia in 1861 to join preparations for the impending war with Germany.[1]

Among his accomplishments during the war were helping the defense of Dybbøl and Als. Arendrup was named Knight of Dannebrog and promoted to premier lieutenant for his achievements.[1]

When sea mines started to be used abroad, Arendrup was installed as assistant to Major C. F. N. Schrøders work on the Danish mine command.[2]

On April 1, 1881, Arendrup was pronounced Governor of the Danish West Indies.[2]

Arendrup was married to Almira Kjellerup, the daughter of a former councillor in the Danish West Indies.[2]

Political offices
Preceded by
Janus August Garde
Governor of the Danish West Indies
1881 1893
Succeeded by
Carl Emil Hedemann

Bibliography

References

  1. 1 2 3 Bricka, Dansk Biografisk, 312
  2. 1 2 3 Bricka, Dansk Biografisk, 313
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