Herman Henrik Kønneman

Herman Henrik Kønneman was a Danish businessman and politician. He was a councilman in Copenhagen in 17291749 and mayor from 1749. In 17441746, he served as one of the directors of the Danish Asiatic Company.

Early life

Kønneman was born on 16 October 1692 in Copenhagen, the son of Herman Henrik K'nnemann and Susanne Sterck. He had two siblings. His mother's sister was married to merchant and one of Copenhagen's 32 Men Johan Rehling.

Career

In 1718, he was granted citizenship as a canvas merchant. In 17301832, he was a board member of Søe-Assurance Compagniet (referred to as "Kommitteret ved policernes ekspedition". By 1737, he was one of the largest shareholders of the company. In 17441746, he served as one of the directors of the company
In 17291749, he was councilman in Copenhagen. In 1749, he became mayor. He was awarded the title of kommerceråd in 1731, justitsråd in 1740 and etatsråd in 1755.

Personal life and property

Kønneman was married three times. In 1721, he Married Anna Elisabeth Klinge. On 2 December 1729, he married Louise Sophie Wolffen. On 3 June 1739, he married Charlotte Amalie Ocksen. In this last marriage, he was the father of at least the following children:

Anna Cecilia Rømer
Hermann Henrik Könemann, Supreme Court secretary, married to Barbara Cathrine Schønheyder
Johann Könemann
Henriette Margrethe Kønnemann, married to Jean Christopher van Deurs

In 1756, Kønneman owned the large property at Gammeltorv 4. His sisterAnna Maria Könemann, who was married to Diderich Barthold Beckmann, resided at Gammeltorv 18 on the other side of the square.