List of Famous people with last name Struensee

Johann Friedrich Struensee

First Name Johann

Last Name Struensee

Born on August 5, 1737

Died on April 28, 1772 (aged 34)

Born in Germany, Saxony-Anhalt

Johann Friedrich, Greve Struensee was a German physician, philosopher and statesman. He became royal physician to the mentally ill King Christian VII of Denmark and a minister in the Danish government. He rose in power to a position of "de facto" regent of the country, where he tried to carry out widespread reforms. His affair with Queen Caroline Matilda caused a scandal, especially after the birth of a daughter, Princess Louise Augusta, and was the catalyst for the intrigues and power play that caused his downfall and dramatic death.

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Adam Struensee

First Name Adam

Last Name Struensee

Born on September 8, 1708

Died on June 20, 1791 (aged 82)

Born in Germany, Brandenburg

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