Christian Porck

Porck was installed as Vice Governor of Tranquebar by Governor Wolf Henrik von Kalnein in October 1687, being described as a manly (mandhaftig) and powerful captain.^[1] Practically, Porck became governor and was very capable in this position, representing Denmark's interests in the area and stabilizing the colony.^[2]

In 1689, Porck was excused as governor in favour of Moritz Hartmann, who was sent from Copenhagen.^[3] However, Porck retained his title as Vice Governor and was reinstated as practical governor the following year, as Hartmann left Tranquebar.^[1][4][5] Subsequently, on 3 October 1691, Porck received an official royal appointment to his position as governor and Commander of Dansborg.^[1][5]

Between 1690 and 1692, Porck improved the bastions around the city, which were initiated by the previous governor, von Kalnein. A proposal of his to further the construction of the bastions was adopted by the council of the Danish East India Company on 13 December 1690. As a result, the number of men working on the construction became c. 150 over 1,5 years.^[1] Porck would die in Tranquebar in 1694,^[1] being succeeded by Claus Vogdt.^[6]

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