Jørgen Fogh

Jørgen Fogh was a Danish Supreme Court justice and mayor of Copenhagen. His career was strongly favoured by his marriage to Peder Schumacher Griffenfeld's sister. After Griffenfeld's fall from power, Fogh was also prosecuted. He lost his posts and spent his last years in exile in Aarhus.

Early life

Fogh was born in Aarhus to merchant Laurids Figh og Anne Jørgensdatter. He completed his secondary schooling in 1762. In 1658, he went on a Grand Tour with Knud Thott.He acquired a Doctor of Lay degree abroad.
In 1668, he was married to Karen Schumacher and Maria Motzfeld and thus the sister of Peder Schumacher.

Career

In 1667, Fogh became councilman in Copenhagen.In 1668, he became mayor. In 1675, he succeeded Frederik Thuresen as stadsoberst. In 1670, he became a Supreme Court justice. He was also a member of the Law Revision Commission.

Trial and later life

In conjunction with Griffenfeld's arrest, Fogh was also arrested and prosecuted. After the trial, he was sent in exile in Aarhus. He was buried in Aarhus Cathedral.