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[td][[File:Jørgen Erik Skeel.jpg|thumb|K'rgen Erik Skeel.]][/td] [td]'''Jørgen Erik (Erich) Skeel (Scheel)''' (4 February 1737 - 11 January 1795) was a [[Denmark|Danish]] court official who served as prime minister (''geheimestatsminister'') of [[Denmark-Norway]] from 1789 until his death in 1795. Prior to that, he had held a number of key positions in the country's financial administration. He had also served as governor of a number of counties and dioceses in Denmark and Norway, most notably as [[list of diocesan governors of Akershus|diocesan governor of Akershus]]. He had also served as one of the directors of the [[Danish Asiatic Company]].[/td]
[td]'''Jørgen Erik (Erich) Skeel (Scheel)''' (4 February 1737 – 11 January 1795) was a [[Denmark|Danish]] court official who served as prime minister (''geheimestatsminister'') of [[Denmark-Norway]] from 1789 until his death in 1795. Prior to that, he had held a number of key positions in the country's financial administration. He had also served as governor of a number of counties and dioceses in Denmark and Norway, most notably as [[list of diocesan governors of Akershus|diocesan governor of Akershus]]. He had also served as one of the directors of the [[Danish Asiatic Company]].[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Early life and education==[/td]
[td]==Early life and education==[/td] [td]Skeel was born at [[Nordborg Castle]] on Als, the son of Holger Skeel (1699–1764) and Regitze Skeel née [[Güldencrone (noble family)|Güldencrone]] (1706–79). His father served as county governor of Nordborg and [[Ærø]], was later promoted to diocesan governor of [[Diocese of Tibe|Ribe]] and then to diocesan governor of [[Fiocese of Zealand|Zealand]] and county governor of [[Roskilde]]. The father owned the estates [[Birkelse]] and [[Mullerup]]. The two estates were later passed down to Skeel's elder brothers Andreas Skeel<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.danskeherregaarde.dk/nu...sh|website=danskeherregaarde.dk|accessdate=15 September 2019}}</ref> and Frederik Christian Skeel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.danskeherregaarde.dk/nu...sh|website=danskeherregaarde.dk|accessdate=15 September 2019}}</ref> A third brother was [[Vilhelm Mathias Skeel]]. Jørgen Erik Skeel attended [[Sorø Academy]].<ref name="DBL">{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://biografiskleksikon.lex.dk/Jørgen_Erik_Skeel|title=Jørgen Erik Skeel|language=da|encyclopedia=Dansk Biografisk Leksikon|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> Six[/td]
[td]Skeel was born at [[Nordborg Castle]] on Als, the son of Holger Skeel (1699–1764) and Regitze Skeel née [[Güldencrone (noble family)|Güldencrone]] (1706–79). His father served as county governor of Nordborg and [[Ærø]], was later promoted to diocesan governor of [[Diocese of Ribe|Ribe]] and then to diocesan governor of [[Diocese of Zealand|Zealand]] and county governor of [[Roskilde]]. The father owned the estates [[Birkelse]] and [[Mullerup]]. The two estates were later passed down to Skeel's elder brothers Andreas Skeel<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.danskeherregaarde.dk/nu...sh|website=danskeherregaarde.dk|accessdate=15 September 2019}}</ref> and Frederik Christian Skeel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.danskeherregaarde.dk/nu...sh|website=danskeherregaarde.dk|accessdate=15 September 2019}}</ref> A third brother was [[Vilhelm Mathias Skeel]]. Jørgen Erik Skeel attended [[Sorø Academy]].<ref name="DBL">{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://biografiskleksikon.lex.dk/Jørgen_Erik_Skeel|title=Jørgen Erik Skeel|language=da|encyclopedia=Dansk Biografisk Leksikon|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Career==[/td]
[td]==Career==[/td] [td]Skeel started his career as an assistant in [[Rentekammeret]]. In 1755 he was appointed as ''hofjunker'' (court page). In 1758, he was promoted to ''kammerjunker''. In 1760, he was also promoted to a more senior post (''kommiteret'') in Rentekammeret. In 1762, he was appointed as one of the directors of the [[Danish Asiatic Company]].<ref name="Asmussen">{{cite web|url=https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/209070/1/cbs-phd2018-23.pdf|title=Networks and faces between Copenhagen and Canton, 1730-1840|author=Asmussen, Benjamin|website=econstor.eu|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> In 1766, he was sent to Norway as [[List of diocesan governors of Bergen|diocesan governor of Bergen]] and county governor of Søndre Bergenhus County.<ref name="Amtmandsbogen">{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://slaegtsbibliotek.dk/929042.pdf|title=424. Jørgen Erik (Scheel) Skeel til Faarevejle|encyclopedia=Amtmandsbogen|publisher=Arthur Jensens Forlag|language=da|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> In 1768, he returned to Copenhagen to assume a post as 3rd councillor (''3. deputeret'') in the finance college (promoted to 2nd councillor in 1770). In 770, he was also appointed as one of the directors of the foundation ''Fonden ad usus publicos''. He was also made a member of a number of commissions. One of them was tasked with solving a dispute with local residents of [[Bornholm]] in relation to the payment of extra taxes. The commission was sent to Bornholm on board the frigate [[HDMS Hvide Ørn (1753)|HDMS ''Hvide Ørn'']] (Capt. [[Peter Schiønning]] has provided a detailed account of the expedition in his diary).<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://slaegtsbibliotek.dk/2024/941658.pdf|title=På togt med Hvide Øm til Christiansø|language=da|author=Seerup, Jacob|publisher=Bornholmske Samlinger|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> In 1771, when [[J. F. Struensees]] dismissed most of the central administration, Skeel was sent to [[Sønderjylland]] as county governor of [[Rønder County]]. After Struene's fall, he was reinstalled in his old posts as councillor in the finance college and as director of the Founded ''as usus publicus''. He was also admitted to the Overskettedirektion. He was also part of the co0mmitte that was set up to handle the divorce between the king and <ref name="DBL"/>[/td]
[td]Skeel started his career as an assistant in [[Rentekammeret]]. In 1755 he was appointed as ''hofjunker'' (court page). In 1758, he was promoted to ''kammerjunker''. In 1760, he was also promoted to a more senior post (''kommiteret'') in Rentekammeret. In 1762, he was appointed as one of the directors of the [[Danish Asiatic Company]].<ref name="Asmussen">{{cite web|url=https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/209070/1/cbs-phd2018-23.pdf|title=Networks and faces between Copenhagen and Canton, 1730-1840|author=Asmussen, Benjamin|website=econstor.eu|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> In 1766, he was sent to Norway as [[List of diocesan governors of Bergen|diocesan governor of Bergen]] and county governor of Søndre Bergenhus County.<ref name="Amtmandsbogen">{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://slaegtsbibliotek.dk/929042.pdf|title=424. Jørgen Erik (Scheel) Skeel til Faarevejle|encyclopedia=Amtmandsbogen|publisher=Arthur Jensens Forlag|language=da|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> In 1768, he returned to Copenhagen to assume a post as 3rd councillor (''3. deputeret'') in the finance college (promoted to 2nd councillor in 1770). In 770, he was also appointed as one of the directors of the foundation ''Fonden ad usus publicos''. He was also made a member of a number of commissions. One of them was tasked with solving a dispute with local residents of [[Bornholm]] in relation to the payment of extra taxes. The commission was sent to Bornholm on board the frigate [[HDMS Hvide Ørn (1753)|HDMS ''Hvide Ørn'']] (Capt. [[Peter Schiønning]] has provided a detailed account of the expedition in his diary).<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://slaegtsbibliotek.dk/2024/941658.pdf|title=På togt med Hvide Øm til Christiansø|language=da|author=Seerup, Jacob|publisher=Bornholmske Samlinger|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> In 1771, when [[J. F. Struensees]] dismissed most of the central administration, Skeel was sent to [[Sønderjylland]] as county governor of [[Rønder County]]. After Struene's fall, he was reinstalled in his old posts as councillor in the finance college and as director of the Founded ''as usus publicus''. He was also admitted to the Overskettedirektion. He was also part of the committe that was set up to handle the king's divorce.<ref name="DBL"/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]After criticizing the new leaders, he was sent back to Sønderjylland, now as ''kanddrot'' in Pinneberg. In 1755 sent back to Norway to assume the post as diocesan governor of Akershus. He was also made a member of a commission set up to investigate complaints against the local governoment officials. In 1788, he returned to Copenhagen. Back in Copenhagen, Skeel was initially appointed President of the Supreme Court, only to be promoted to Prime Minister shortly after, before he had time to assume the former office. He was also appointed as 1st Councillor in ''Vestindisk-Guineiske Rente- og Generaltoldkammer. He was a member of a number of commissions. One of them was the commission regarding the abolishion of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.<ref name="DBL"/>[/td]
[td]After criticizing the new leaders, he was sent back to [[Southern Jutland|Sønderjylland]], now as ''kanddrot'' in [[Pinneberg]]. In 1755, he was sent back to Norway to assume the post as diocesan governor of [[Akershus]]. He was also made a member of a commission set up to investigate complaints against the local governoment officials. In 1788, he returned to Copenhagen. Back in Copenhagen, Skeel was initially appointed President of the Supreme Court, only to be promoted to Prime Minister shortly after, before he had time to assume the former office. He was also appointed as 1st Councillor in ''Vestindisk-Guineiske Rente- og Generaltoldkammer''. He was a member of a number of commissions. One of them was the commission regarding the abolishion of the [[trans-Atlantic slave trade]].<ref name="DBL" />[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Personal life==[/td]
[td]==Personal life==[/td] [td]Skeel was married to Anna Dorothea von [[Ahlefeldt family|Ahlefeldt]] (1743-1805) on 30. august 1765. She was the daughter of [[Colonel]] Hans Heinrich von Ahlefeldt (1711-1765) and his wife, Frederikke [[Danish nobility|Krag]] (1724-1756). Anna Dorothea acted as ''[[lady in waiting|hofdame]]'' for Princess Louise. <ref name="DBL"/> The pair had eight children, two sons and six daughters.<ref>https://www.genealogics.org/getperson.php?personID=I00482168&tree=LEO</ref>[/td]
[td]Skeel was married to Anna Dorothea von [[Ahlefeldt family|Ahlefeldt]] (1743–1805) on 30. august 1765. She was the daughter of [[Colonel]] Hans Heinrich von Ahlefeldt (1711–1765) and his wife, Frederikke [[Danish nobility|Krag]] (1724–1756). Anna Dorothea acted as ''[[lady in waiting|hofdame]]'' for Princess Louise.<ref name="DBL"/> The pair had eight children, two sons and six daughters.<ref>https://www.genealogics.org/getperson.php?personID=I00482168&tree=LEO</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]Skeel was a free mason (St. Martin's Lodge), He died unexpectedly on 11 January 1794. He is buried at Copenhagen's [[Assistens Cemetery, Copenhagen|Assistens Cemetery]]. <ref name="DBL"/>[/td]
[td]Skeel was a [[Freemasonry|free mason]] of St. Martin's Lodge. He died unexpectedly on 11 January 1794. He is buried at Copenhagen's [[Assistens Cemetery (Copenhagen)|Assistens Cemetery]].<ref name="DBL"/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==References==[/td]
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[td][[File:Jørgen Erik Skeel.jpg|thumb|K'rgen Erik Skeel.]][/td] [td]'''Jørgen Erik (Erich) Skeel (Scheel)''' (4 February 1737 - 11 January 1795) was a [[Denmark|Danish]] court official who served as prime minister (''geheimestatsminister'') of [[Denmark-Norway]] from 1789 until his death in 1795. Prior to that, he had held a number of key positions in the country's financial administration. He had also served as governor of a number of counties and dioceses in Denmark and Norway, most notably as [[list of diocesan governors of Akershus|diocesan governor of Akershus]]. He had also served as one of the directors of the [[Danish Asiatic Company]].[/td]
[td]'''Jørgen Erik (Erich) Skeel (Scheel)''' (4 February 1737 – 11 January 1795) was a [[Denmark|Danish]] court official who served as prime minister (''geheimestatsminister'') of [[Denmark-Norway]] from 1789 until his death in 1795. Prior to that, he had held a number of key positions in the country's financial administration. He had also served as governor of a number of counties and dioceses in Denmark and Norway, most notably as [[list of diocesan governors of Akershus|diocesan governor of Akershus]]. He had also served as one of the directors of the [[Danish Asiatic Company]].[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Early life and education==[/td]
[td]==Early life and education==[/td] [td]Skeel was born at [[Nordborg Castle]] on Als, the son of Holger Skeel (1699–1764) and Regitze Skeel née [[Güldencrone (noble family)|Güldencrone]] (1706–79). His father served as county governor of Nordborg and [[Ærø]], was later promoted to diocesan governor of [[Diocese of Tibe|Ribe]] and then to diocesan governor of [[Fiocese of Zealand|Zealand]] and county governor of [[Roskilde]]. The father owned the estates [[Birkelse]] and [[Mullerup]]. The two estates were later passed down to Skeel's elder brothers Andreas Skeel<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.danskeherregaarde.dk/nu...sh|website=danskeherregaarde.dk|accessdate=15 September 2019}}</ref> and Frederik Christian Skeel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.danskeherregaarde.dk/nu...sh|website=danskeherregaarde.dk|accessdate=15 September 2019}}</ref> A third brother was [[Vilhelm Mathias Skeel]]. Jørgen Erik Skeel attended [[Sorø Academy]].<ref name="DBL">{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://biografiskleksikon.lex.dk/Jørgen_Erik_Skeel|title=Jørgen Erik Skeel|language=da|encyclopedia=Dansk Biografisk Leksikon|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> Six[/td]
[td]Skeel was born at [[Nordborg Castle]] on Als, the son of Holger Skeel (1699–1764) and Regitze Skeel née [[Güldencrone (noble family)|Güldencrone]] (1706–79). His father served as county governor of Nordborg and [[Ærø]], was later promoted to diocesan governor of [[Diocese of Ribe|Ribe]] and then to diocesan governor of [[Diocese of Zealand|Zealand]] and county governor of [[Roskilde]]. The father owned the estates [[Birkelse]] and [[Mullerup]]. The two estates were later passed down to Skeel's elder brothers Andreas Skeel<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.danskeherregaarde.dk/nu...sh|website=danskeherregaarde.dk|accessdate=15 September 2019}}</ref> and Frederik Christian Skeel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.danskeherregaarde.dk/nu...sh|website=danskeherregaarde.dk|accessdate=15 September 2019}}</ref> A third brother was [[Vilhelm Mathias Skeel]]. Jørgen Erik Skeel attended [[Sorø Academy]].<ref name="DBL">{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://biografiskleksikon.lex.dk/Jørgen_Erik_Skeel|title=Jørgen Erik Skeel|language=da|encyclopedia=Dansk Biografisk Leksikon|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Career==[/td]
[td]==Career==[/td] [td]Skeel started his career as an assistant in [[Rentekammeret]]. In 1755 he was appointed as ''hofjunker'' (court page). In 1758, he was promoted to ''kammerjunker''. In 1760, he was also promoted to a more senior post (''kommiteret'') in Rentekammeret. In 1762, he was appointed as one of the directors of the [[Danish Asiatic Company]].<ref name="Asmussen">{{cite web|url=https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/209070/1/cbs-phd2018-23.pdf|title=Networks and faces between Copenhagen and Canton, 1730-1840|author=Asmussen, Benjamin|website=econstor.eu|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> In 1766, he was sent to Norway as [[List of diocesan governors of Bergen|diocesan governor of Bergen]] and county governor of Søndre Bergenhus County.<ref name="Amtmandsbogen">{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://slaegtsbibliotek.dk/929042.pdf|title=424. Jørgen Erik (Scheel) Skeel til Faarevejle|encyclopedia=Amtmandsbogen|publisher=Arthur Jensens Forlag|language=da|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> In 1768, he returned to Copenhagen to assume a post as 3rd councillor (''3. deputeret'') in the finance college (promoted to 2nd councillor in 1770). In 770, he was also appointed as one of the directors of the foundation ''Fonden ad usus publicos''. He was also made a member of a number of commissions. One of them was tasked with solving a dispute with local residents of [[Bornholm]] in relation to the payment of extra taxes. The commission was sent to Bornholm on board the frigate [[HDMS Hvide Ørn (1753)|HDMS ''Hvide Ørn'']] (Capt. [[Peter Schiønning]] has provided a detailed account of the expedition in his diary).<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://slaegtsbibliotek.dk/2024/941658.pdf|title=På togt med Hvide Øm til Christiansø|language=da|author=Seerup, Jacob|publisher=Bornholmske Samlinger|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> In 1771, when [[J. F. Struensees]] dismissed most of the central administration, Skeel was sent to [[Sønderjylland]] as county governor of [[Rønder County]]. After Struene's fall, he was reinstalled in his old posts as councillor in the finance college and as director of the Founded ''as usus publicus''. He was also admitted to the Overskettedirektion. He was also part of the co0mmitte that was set up to handle the divorce between the king and <ref name="DBL"/>[/td]
[td]Skeel started his career as an assistant in [[Rentekammeret]]. In 1755 he was appointed as ''hofjunker'' (court page). In 1758, he was promoted to ''kammerjunker''. In 1760, he was also promoted to a more senior post (''kommiteret'') in Rentekammeret. In 1762, he was appointed as one of the directors of the [[Danish Asiatic Company]].<ref name="Asmussen">{{cite web|url=https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/209070/1/cbs-phd2018-23.pdf|title=Networks and faces between Copenhagen and Canton, 1730-1840|author=Asmussen, Benjamin|website=econstor.eu|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> In 1766, he was sent to Norway as [[List of diocesan governors of Bergen|diocesan governor of Bergen]] and county governor of Søndre Bergenhus County.<ref name="Amtmandsbogen">{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://slaegtsbibliotek.dk/929042.pdf|title=424. Jørgen Erik (Scheel) Skeel til Faarevejle|encyclopedia=Amtmandsbogen|publisher=Arthur Jensens Forlag|language=da|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> In 1768, he returned to Copenhagen to assume a post as 3rd councillor (''3. deputeret'') in the finance college (promoted to 2nd councillor in 1770). In 770, he was also appointed as one of the directors of the foundation ''Fonden ad usus publicos''. He was also made a member of a number of commissions. One of them was tasked with solving a dispute with local residents of [[Bornholm]] in relation to the payment of extra taxes. The commission was sent to Bornholm on board the frigate [[HDMS Hvide Ørn (1753)|HDMS ''Hvide Ørn'']] (Capt. [[Peter Schiønning]] has provided a detailed account of the expedition in his diary).<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://slaegtsbibliotek.dk/2024/941658.pdf|title=På togt med Hvide Øm til Christiansø|language=da|author=Seerup, Jacob|publisher=Bornholmske Samlinger|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> In 1771, when [[J. F. Struensees]] dismissed most of the central administration, Skeel was sent to [[Sønderjylland]] as county governor of [[Rønder County]]. After Struene's fall, he was reinstalled in his old posts as councillor in the finance college and as director of the Founded ''as usus publicus''. He was also admitted to the Overskettedirektion. He was also part of the committe that was set up to handle the king's divorce.<ref name="DBL"/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]After criticizing the new leaders, he was sent back to Sønderjylland, now as ''kanddrot'' in Pinneberg. In 1755 sent back to Norway to assume the post as diocesan governor of Akershus. He was also made a member of a commission set up to investigate complaints against the local governoment officials. In 1788, he returned to Copenhagen. Back in Copenhagen, Skeel was initially appointed President of the Supreme Court, only to be promoted to Prime Minister shortly after, before he had time to assume the former office. He was also appointed as 1st Councillor in ''Vestindisk-Guineiske Rente- og Generaltoldkammer. He was a member of a number of commissions. One of them was the commission regarding the abolishion of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.<ref name="DBL"/>[/td]
[td]After criticizing the new leaders, he was sent back to [[Southern Jutland|Sønderjylland]], now as ''kanddrot'' in [[Pinneberg]]. In 1755, he was sent back to Norway to assume the post as diocesan governor of [[Akershus]]. He was also made a member of a commission set up to investigate complaints against the local governoment officials. In 1788, he returned to Copenhagen. Back in Copenhagen, Skeel was initially appointed President of the Supreme Court, only to be promoted to Prime Minister shortly after, before he had time to assume the former office. He was also appointed as 1st Councillor in ''Vestindisk-Guineiske Rente- og Generaltoldkammer''. He was a member of a number of commissions. One of them was the commission regarding the abolishion of the [[trans-Atlantic slave trade]].<ref name="DBL" />[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==Personal life==[/td]
[td]==Personal life==[/td] [td]Skeel was married to Anna Dorothea von [[Ahlefeldt family|Ahlefeldt]] (1743-1805) on 30. august 1765. She was the daughter of [[Colonel]] Hans Heinrich von Ahlefeldt (1711-1765) and his wife, Frederikke [[Danish nobility|Krag]] (1724-1756). Anna Dorothea acted as ''[[lady in waiting|hofdame]]'' for Princess Louise. <ref name="DBL"/> The pair had eight children, two sons and six daughters.<ref>https://www.genealogics.org/getperson.php?personID=I00482168&tree=LEO</ref>[/td]
[td]Skeel was married to Anna Dorothea von [[Ahlefeldt family|Ahlefeldt]] (1743–1805) on 30. august 1765. She was the daughter of [[Colonel]] Hans Heinrich von Ahlefeldt (1711–1765) and his wife, Frederikke [[Danish nobility|Krag]] (1724–1756). Anna Dorothea acted as ''[[lady in waiting|hofdame]]'' for Princess Louise.<ref name="DBL"/> The pair had eight children, two sons and six daughters.<ref>https://www.genealogics.org/getperson.php?personID=I00482168&tree=LEO</ref>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]Skeel was a free mason (St. Martin's Lodge), He died unexpectedly on 11 January 1794. He is buried at Copenhagen's [[Assistens Cemetery, Copenhagen|Assistens Cemetery]]. <ref name="DBL"/>[/td]
[td]Skeel was a [[Freemasonry|free mason]] of St. Martin's Lodge. He died unexpectedly on 11 January 1794. He is buried at Copenhagen's [[Assistens Cemetery (Copenhagen)|Assistens Cemetery]].<ref name="DBL"/>[/td] [td][/td]
[td][/td] [td]==References==[/td]
[td]==References==[/td]
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