Rasmus Kirketerp
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Rasmus Kirketerp | |
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| Born | 8 September 1747 Randers, Denmark |
| Died | 27 February 1830 (aged 82) Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Occupations | Businessman, bank manager |
| Known for | Large merchant in Copenhagen, bank manager |
| Notable work | Director of Danske og Norske Species-Bank, Kjøbenhavns Brandforsikring, Livrente-Societetet |
| Spouse | Elisabeth Rasmine Beckmann |
| Children | Hans Kirketerp, Niels Kirketerp, Ellen Margrethe Christine Amalie Kirketerp, Rasmine Elisabeth Kirketerp, Morten Kirketerp |
Rasmus Kirketerp (8 September 1747 – 27 February 1830) was a Danish businessman and bank manager. He owned the property Nyhavn 49 in Copenhagen.
Career
On 9 June 1777, Kirketerp was granted citizenship as a wholesaler (grosserer) in Copenhagen. In the same year, he became a member of Grosserer-Societetet.[2] In the late 1770s and early 1780s, he is mentioned as one of the largest merchants in the city.[1] He was also elected to the Board of Representatives of Danske og Norske Species-Bank. Some time later, he replaced Erich Erichsen as one of the directors of the bank.[2] He was also elected as one of the directors of Livrente-Societetet af 29. Juli 1792 ("Tontine"). On 16 April 1779. he replaced Andreas Skibsted as one of the directors of Kjøbenhavns Brandforsikring. On 27 May 1795, he was himself replaced by wine merchant Jens Lang.[1]
On 23 June 1788, Kirketerp was elected as one of the city's 32 Men. He was a member of a number of important commissions. On 20 June 1794, he was appointed for the Provianterings-Kommissionen. On 4 December 1799, he was appointed for the Kommissionen angaaende Opførelsen af et nyt Raadhus8. On 13 November 1799, he was appointed as one of the directors of the Depositokassen9. On 12 August, he was appointed by the king for Kjøbenhavns Provianterings-Kommission10. On 30 November 1813, he was appointed.[clarification needed][1]