Johan Henrik Knuth

Johan Henrik Knuth was a Danish nobleman and the third Count of Knuthenborg. He served as Prefect of Zealand and the Faroe Islands from 1790 until his death. He also served as county governor of Roskilde County and Copenhagen County.

Early life and education

Knuth was born on 22 August 1746 to Eggert Christopher Knuth and Marguerite Maurice Francoise de Monteleone. He was appointed chamberlain in 1772. In 1777, he was created a White Knight. In 1780, he was appointed as Danish envoy at the Prince-elector's court.

Career

Knuth succeeded his father to the counties of Knuthenborg and Gyldensten in 1776. In 1796, he was awarded the title of gehejmeråd.
On 26 May 1790, he was appointed as Prefect of the Diocese of Zealand of the Roskilde County. On 28 December 1799, he was appointed county governor of the Copenhagen County, with effect from January 1800.

Personal life

On 26 February 1772 in Dresden, he married Constance Alexandrine von Cosel.
He was survived by four daughters; his only son had already died in 1782. Therefore, his brother inherited his title and the county of Knuthenborg.