Carl Adolph von Plessen
Carl Adolph von Plessen | |
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| Born | 18 May 1678 |
| Died | 30 January 1758 (aged 79) Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Occupation(s) | Statesman and landowner |
| Awards | Order of the Elephant, 1730 |
Carl Adolph von Plessen (18 May 1678 – 30 January 1758) was a Danish statesman and landowner. He played a central role during the early reign of Christian VI but fell out of favour at the court and resigned in 1733. He was a major stakeholder in the Danish Asia Company and the Danish West Indies Company and owned a number of estates in Denmark and the Danish West Indies.