Egeskov Slot Wikipedia
| Born | 26 February 1965 (age 55) Svendborg, Denmark |
|---|---|
| Noble family | Ahlefeldt |
| Spouse(s) | Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg |
| Father | Claus Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille |
| Mother | Merete Anette von Luettichau, born Ahlefeldt-Laurvig |
THE CASTLE & THE HISTORY For 466 years, Egeskov has stood in its beautiful location in the landscape of Southern Funen. Discover the history of the castle and surroundings. Egeskov gaztelua (danieraz Egeskov Slot) Danimarkako Fionia uhartearen hegoaldean kokaturiko berpizkundeko gaztelua da. Europan urez inguraturik dauden gazteluen artean hobekien kontserbaturik dagoena da.
Michael Preben, Count Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille (Danish: Michael Preben GreveAhlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille) (born 26 February 1965) is a Danish count and landowner. In 1992 he assumed ownership of the family's residence Egeskov Castle near Kværndrup, from his father Count Claus Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille (1932–2014).[1] Under his ownership, Egeskov Castle has been turned into one of Funen's major tourist attractions. He was awarded the title of hofjægermester[2](hunting master of the court) in 2006 and the title of kammerherre[3] (chamberlain) in 2015.[4]
Egeskov Castle, the house as we see it today, was built by Frands Brockenhuus and was completed in 1554. A few years prior to this, he had married Anne Tinhuus who had taken over the original estate from her parents. In those days, political unrest, the Reformation and the Counts' Feud caused many landowners to build their houses as well-protected castles, and Frands Brockenhuus was no. Egeskov Slot @ flemming christiansen Opening hours. Apr 29 - Jun 23: 10 a.m. Jun 24 - Aug 13: 10 am - 7 pm Aug 14 - Aug 31: 10 am - 6 pm.
On 18th of May 2019, he married Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, niece of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.[5]
Egeskov Slot Wiki
References[edit]
- ^'Tidslinie, Egeskov slot' (in Danish). Egeskov Slot.
- ^'Hofjægermestre' (in Danish). Official website of the Danish monarchy.
- ^'Kammerherrer'. Kongehuset (in Danish). 2015-11-24. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^Kraks Blå Bog. Denmark: Gads Forlag A/S. 2020. p. 28. ISBN978-87-12-06083-3.
- ^(In French) 'Mariage royal : La princesse Alexandra a dit oui au comte Michael', PurePeople (PureMédias), 24 May 2019.
| Born | 26 February 1965 (age 55) Svendborg, Denmark |
|---|---|
| Noble family | Ahlefeldt |
| Spouse(s) | Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg |
| Father | Claus Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille |
| Mother | Merete Anette von Luettichau, born Ahlefeldt-Laurvig |
Michael Preben, Count Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille (Danish: Michael Preben GreveAhlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille) (born 26 February 1965) is a Danish count and landowner. In 1992 he assumed ownership of the family's residence Egeskov Castle near Kværndrup, from his father Count Claus Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille (1932–2014).[1] Under his ownership, Egeskov Castle has been turned into one of Funen's major tourist attractions. He was awarded the title of hofjægermester[2](hunting master of the court) in 2006 and the title of kammerherre[3] (chamberlain) in 2015.[4]
On 18th of May 2019, he married Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, niece of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.[5]
References[edit]
- ^'Tidslinie, Egeskov slot' (in Danish). Egeskov Slot.
- ^'Hofjægermestre' (in Danish). Official website of the Danish monarchy.
- ^'Kammerherrer'. Kongehuset (in Danish). 2015-11-24. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^Kraks Blå Bog. Denmark: Gads Forlag A/S. 2020. p. 28. ISBN978-87-12-06083-3.
- ^(In French) 'Mariage royal : La princesse Alexandra a dit oui au comte Michael', PurePeople (PureMédias), 24 May 2019.