Christian Porck[a] (alternatively spelled Pouch; d. 1694) was a Danish captain and governor of Tranquebar from 1687 to 1689 and again from 1690 to 1694.
Christian Porck | |
|---|---|
| 11th & 13th Governor of Tranquebar | |
| In office October 1687 – 1689 | |
| Monarch | Christian V |
| Preceded by | Wolf Henrik von Kalnein |
| Succeeded by | Moritz Hartmann |
| In office 1690–1694 | |
| Monarch | Christian V |
| Preceded by | Moritz Hartmann |
| Succeeded by | Claus Vogdt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Unknown Denmark–Norway |
| Died | 1694 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Denmark–Norway |
Years of service | c. 1687–1694 |
| Rank | Captain |
Career
editPorck was installed as Vice Governor of Tranquebar by Governor Wolf Henrik von Kalnein in October 1687, being described as a manly (mandhaftig) and powerful captain.[1] Practically, Porck became governor and was very capable in this position, representing Denmark's interests in the area and stabilizing the colony.[2]
In 1689, Porck was excused as governor in favour of Moritz Hartmann, who was sent from Copenhagen.[3] However, Porck retained his title as Vice Governor and was reinstated as practical governor the following year, as Hartmann left Tranquebar.[1][4][5] Subsequently, on 3 October 1691, Porck received an official royal appointment to his position as governor and Commander of Dansborg.[1][5]
Between 1690 and 1692, Porck improved the bastions around the city, which were initiated by the previous governor, von Kalnein. A proposal of his to further the construction of the bastions was adopted by the council of the Danish East India Company on 13 December 1690. As a result, the number of men working on the construction became c. 150 over 1,5 years.[1] Porck would die in Tranquebar in 1694,[1] being succeeded by Claus Vogdt.[6]
See also
edit- Henrik Eggers – c. 1629 – 1674 Danish businessman and Governor of Danish India
- Anders Nielsen (colonist) – 16th-century Danish merchant and colonist
Notes and references
editNotes
edit- ↑ Danish pronunciation: [kʁɛsdjan pɒg]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 Larsen 1940, p. 98.
- ↑ Abrahamson 2000, p. 14.
- ↑ Larsen 1940, p. 99.
- ↑ Hartmann 1895, p. 11.
- 1 2 "Måske har disse boet". foreningen-trankebar.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ↑ Larsen 1940, p. 117.
Works cited
edit- Larsen, Kay (1940). Guvernører, Residenter, Kommandanter og Chefer (PDF) (in Danish). Copenhagen: Arthur Jensens Forlag.
- Hartmann, Gudbrand (1895). En familie Hartmann i Danmark og Norge 1615–1895 (PDF) (in Danish). Oslo: W. C. Fabritius & Sønner.
- Abrahamson, Per Olov (2000). Danska Ostindien Vad är det? (PDF) (in Swedish). Föreningen Íslandssamlarna.