Herman Madsen

Vilhelm Herman Oluf Madsen (11 April 1844 – 14 June 1917) was a Danish politician, minister, army officer, businessman and inventor who served as War Minister in the 1901–1905 Deuntzer Cabinet.

Herman Madsen
Minister of War
In office
24 July 1901  14 January 1905
MonarchChristian IX
Prime MinisterJohan Henrik Deuntzer
Preceded byJohan Gustav Frederik Schnack
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Personal details
Born
Vilhelm Herman Oluf Madsen

(1844-04-11)11 April 1844
Copenhagen, Denmark
Died14 June 1917(1917-06-14) (aged 73)
Frederiksberg
Resting placeGarrison Cemetery
Political partyVenstre Reform Party
SpouseAlbertine Henriette Petersen
ChildrenThorvald Madsen
Parent(s)Jeppe Madsen (father)
Johanne Christine Becker (mother)
Military service
Allegiance Denmark
Branch/service Royal Danish Army
Years of service1859–1905
RankGeneral
Battles/warsSecond War of Schleswig
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