Herman Henrik Kønneman
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Herman(n) Henrik (Hen(d)rick, Heinrich) Kønneman (Könneman(n)) (16 October 1692 – 11 May 1771) was a Danish businessman and politician. He was a councilman in Copenhagen in 1729–1749 and mayor from 1749. In 1744–1746, he served as one of the directors of the Danish Asiatic Company.
Career
In 1718, he was granted citizenship as a canvas merchant (lærredskræmmer).[2] In 1730–1832, he was a board member of Søe-Assurance Compagniet (referred to as "Kommitteret ved policernes ekspedition".[3] By 1737, he was one of the largest shareholders of the company. In 1744–1746, he served as one of the directors of the company
In 1729–1749, he was councilman in Copenhagen. In 1749, he became mayor.[2] He was awarded the title of kommerceråd in 1731, justitsråd in 1740 and etatsråd in 1755.[2]