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Det Classenske Fideicommis

Danish charitable foundation

Det Classenske Fideicommis (literally "The Classen Fideicommiss") is a Danish charitable foundation. By testament in 1789 and his codicil of March 23, 1792, the industrialist Major General Johan Frederik Classen left behind his wealth and possessions as a fund, among other things, to "alleviate poverty and misery". It grants about 2 million kroner ($340,000) annually.2 It is headquartered in Nykøbing F., Denmark.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

  • HeadquartersNykøbing F., Denmark1
  • Legal formerhvervsdrivende fond1
  • Kind of organizationCharitable fund1
  • LEI213800XLL96YC48SXU473
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressTromnæs Alleen 2F, 4800 Nykøbing F., Denmark3
  • Registered withDanish Business Authority, 324836153

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Det Classenske Fideicommis (literally "The Classen Fideicommiss") is a Danish charitable foundation. By testament in 1789 and his codicil of March 23, 1792, the industrialist Major General Johan Frederik Classen left behind his wealth and possessions as a fund, among other things, to "alleviate poverty and misery". It grants about 2 million kroner ($340,000) annually.2

Corporate structure

Det Classenske Fideicommis sits at the top of its group. 1 entity, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Det Classenske Fideicommis Nykøbing F., Denmark
    • Arresødal Owned · Halsnæs Municipality, Denmark
    • Fuglsang Manor Owned · Guldborgsund Municipality, Denmark

Built from parent and subsidiary links from GLEIF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (CC0); subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0). Each entity in the chart links to its source.

What it owns

What Det Classenske Fideicommis reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.

Stakes and holdings (Wikidata)

  • Arresødal
  • Fuglsang Manor

Things Wikidata records the company as owning, with the share when stated.1

The story

Founded by Johan Frederik Classen.1

Classen (1725–1792) was an enterprising businessman and industrialist who developed an armaments and munitions factory in northwest Zealand. He called it Frederiksværk (Frederik's factory) in honour of King Frederik V who had provided land and incentives for its establishment. Thanks to the profits he made as sole supplier to the Danish army, especially during the Seven Years' War (1756–1763), Classen was able to expand his production facilities and attract other industries to Frederiksværk which quickly became a thriving town and major industrial centre. In addition to his business activities, Classen was adept at farming and forestry. In 1768, he bought land on Falster, where he comprehensively renovated Corselitze, a large manor house, and in 1773 he developed large-scale plantations in the Frederiksværk area. Major General Classen built himself a summerhouse by the Corselitze Forest.

From Wikipedia’s article on Det Classenske Fideicommis, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Leadership

Who has led Det Classenske Fideicommis, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Subsidiaries and ownership

Also owns

  • Arresødal
  • Fuglsang Manor

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. Oct 16, 1999Founded Det Classenske Fideicommis is founded3

Sources

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