Geert Marinus Holbek
Geert Marinus Holbek (born December 18, 1826 on Elsegårde near Ebeltoft , † October 31, 1910 in Frederiksberg ) was a Danish major general .
Life
Holbek was born in 1826 as the son of the landowner Niels Rasmussen Holbek (1798-1865) and his wife Vilhelmine Catrine, née Steenstrup, (1801-1892). In 1844 he became a student at Randers Statsskole . In 1846 he became second lieutenant in the artillery, 1850 prime lieutenant , 1856 captain , later he became colonel and chief of the 2nd artillery battalion. From 1879 to 1882 he was Chief of Staff of the 1st General Command . In 1883 he was chief of the design and testing department of the artillery, in 1886 he was chief of staff of the artillery. In 1891 he received his departure with the character of a major general.
He was buried on Frederiksberg Ældre Kirkegård .
Marriage and offspring
On November 5, 1856, Holbek married Marie Sophie Bentzien (1836–1930) in Asminderød Kirke in Frederiksborg . The marriage had five children:
- Niels Vilhelm Sophus Holbek , called Vilhelm (born September 22, 1857 in Copenhagen; † November 13, 1937 ibid), member of the Olympic Committee
- Carl Andreas Jesper Holbek (born March 5, 1859 in Frederiksborg; † May 24, 1942 ibid)
- Gert Holbek (born February 1, 1861, in Frederiksborg; † September 17, 1949 in Copenhagen), diplomat
- Vilhelmine Marie Holbek, called Mimi (born November 1, 1862 in Frederiksborg; March 15, 1940 in Copenhagen)
- Hans Steenstrup Holbek (born May 25, 1865 in Frederiksborg, † July 17, 1872 in Copenhagen)
Awards
- Commander 2nd degree of the Order of Dannebrog
- Cross of Honor of the Dannebrog Order
- Legion of Honor
- Saint Olav Order
- Spanish Military Order of Merit
- Austrian Order of the Iron Crown
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Holbek, Geert Marinus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Danish major general |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 18, 1826 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | at Ebeltoft |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 31, 1910 |
| Place of death | Frederiksberg |