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Frederik Moth
Frederik von Moth | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Danish West Indies | |
| Reign | 1724 – 1747 |
| Born | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | 12 August 1746 (aged 51–52) St. Thomas, Danish West Indies |
| Buried | St. Thomas, Danish West Indies |
| Family | Moth |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Elizabeth van Beverhoudt |
| Issue | Poul (Paulus) Moth Frederik Christian Moth Christiane Amalie Moth Margrethe Gertrud Elisabeth Aletta Moth Lucas Moth |
| Father | Poul Moth |
| Mother | Margrethe Poggenberg |
| Occupation | Governor of the Danish West Indies |
Frederik Christian Hals von Moth (1694 – 12 August 1746) was a Danish merchant, nobleman, colonial administrator and planter who served as Governor-General of St. Thomas and St. John in the Danish West Indies from April 1724 - May 1727 then again from 21 February 1736 - 13 April 1744. In addition, he served as Governor of St. Croix from 8 January 1735 - 15 May 1747.[1] In 1736, his title was changed to Governor General (generalguvernør). His military rank was Commander (kommandørkaptajn). In addition, he held the rank of justitsråd (member of the supreme court).
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