Christian Tychsen (Governor)
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Christian Tychsen was the first head of the Danish Gold Coast
to be given the title of Governor on a regular basis. Prior to his governorship, only Bartholomaus von Gronstein , Conrad Crull
, and Magnus Prang had served as governors . He served as governor from 20 October 1766 until his death in 1768, governing from the capital of the colony, Fort Christiansborg.
Before Christian Tychsen, three Danes had been designated as commander. While Peter With (1677-1681) was Opperhoved in Friedensborg, Johann Ulrich served as commander at Fort Christiansborg (1677 to 1679); he was succeeded by Peter Boldt whose commandership lasted from 1679 to 1681 when Magnus Prang became governor. The last commander was Lieutenant Lykke.
Danish Gold Coast
The Danish Gold Coast was a part of the Gold Coast , which is on the West African Gulf of Guinea...
to be given the title of Governor on a regular basis. Prior to his governorship, only Bartholomaus von Gronstein , Conrad Crull
Conrad Crull
Conrad Crull was the second governor of the Danish Gold Coast from 1674 to 1677. He governed the Danish Gold Coast from Fort Friedensburg ....
, and Magnus Prang had served as governors . He served as governor from 20 October 1766 until his death in 1768, governing from the capital of the colony, Fort Christiansborg.
Before Christian Tychsen, three Danes had been designated as commander. While Peter With (1677-1681) was Opperhoved in Friedensborg, Johann Ulrich served as commander at Fort Christiansborg (1677 to 1679); he was succeeded by Peter Boldt whose commandership lasted from 1679 to 1681 when Magnus Prang became governor. The last commander was Lieutenant Lykke.