Johann Friedrich Struensee

Johann Friedrich, Count von Struensee, (5 August 1737 – 28 April 1772) was a German doctor, born in Halle. He became royal physician to King Christian VII of Denmark and a minister in the Danish government. In Christian's name, he introduced a large number of reforms, thereby creating much opposition to his rule, not the least because he disregarded the national language, using only German. When he abolished all censorship, the result was a flood of pamphlets against himself. His affair with Queen Caroline Matilda caused scandal, and was the catalyst for his downfall, especially after the birth of a daughter, Princess Louise Augusta.

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5 August - 1737 - 28 April - 1772 - Halle - Christian VII of Denmark - Censorship - Caroline Matilda - Louise Augusta

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