Christen Andreas Fonnesbech

Christen Andreas Fonnesbech was a Danish lawyer, landowner and politician. He was Council President of Denmark from 1874 to 1875.

Early life and education

Fonnesbech was born in Copenhagen, where his father was a dressmaker. He matriculated from Borgerdyd School in 1835 and earned a cand.jur. degree from the University of Copenhagen in 1840.

Career

He began his tenure and became town clerk in Hillerød.
In 1843 he bought the estate Vesterbygaard at Kalundborg at Holbæk. In 1845, he also bought Saltoft at Slagelse.

Politics

In 1863 he acted as president of the County Council in Odense. Fonnesbech was also a member of the Folketing from 1858 to 1875.

Awards

He became a Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog in 1860, Commander of the 1st Degree in 1866, received the Grand Cross in 1870, was awarded the Cross of Honour in 1871, and received the Medal of Merit in Gold in 1874. In 1863, he became Knight of the Order of the Polar Star.