on 29/9/2018, 0:04:44, in reply to "Re: Early years of Prince Alexander of Denmark / Olav V of Norway"
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With 2 buildings named Bernstorff/s, is it correct to assume they were built or purchased by that family ?
Yes, both houses were built in the mid 18th century by Count Johan Hartvig Ernst Bernstorff (1712-1772), who was Minister of Foreign Affairs in the years 1751-1770.
Here is a picture of Bernstorff Palace, his country retreat, which came into royal possession in 1842.
During the reign of Christian IX it became the venue of many family reunions - like here in 1897 (Queen Louise's 80th birthday):
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