# Ulrik Adolf Holstein

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Danish nobleman

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Ulrik Adolf Holstein Grand Chancellor of Denmark Predecessor Christian Christophersen Sehested Successor Iver Rosenkrantz Born 14 April 1664 Died 21 August 1737(1737-08-21) (aged 73) Spouse Christine Reventlow

Holsteinborg Castle

**Ulrik Adolf Holstein**, [Greve](/source/Count) til [Holsteinborg](/source/Holsteinborg_Castle) (14 April 1664 – 21 August 1737) was a [Danish](/source/Denmark) nobleman and statesman.[1]

## Life

He was born in [Schleswig-Holstein](/source/Schleswig-Holstein). His father, Adam Christopher von Holstein (1631-1690) owned [Netzeband](/source/Katzow) and [Buchholtz](/source/Buchholz%2C_Lauenburg) in [Mecklenburg](/source/Mecklenburg); his mother was Cathrine Christine Reventlow of Futterkamp (1647-1704). He was the brother of Christian Frederik von Holstein (1678-1747), Ditlev von Holstein (1669-1721) and Henning Christopher von Holstein (1679-1753).

In 1679 he became a page to [Crown Prince Frederick](/source/Frederick_IV_of_Denmark) and found favour, becoming a noble (*[freiherr](/source/Freiherr)*) in 1700. He was removed from court in 1703 after attempting to dissuade the King from marrying royal mistress [Elisabeth Helene von Vieregg](/source/Elisabeth_Helene_von_Vieregg) (1679–1704). He became a bailiff in [Flensburg](/source/Flensburg), was appointed Privy council (*[Geheimrat](/source/Geheimrat)*) in 1703 and held this office for a number of years.

Ulrik Adolf Holstein acquired the Barony of [Fuirendal](/source/Fuirendal) in 1700. In 1707, he also acquired [Holsteinborg](/source/Holsteinborg_Castle) and [Snedinge](/source/Snedinge) manors. Holstein was created Count of Holsteinborg in 1708. In 1718 he was one of the officials advised King [Frederick IV of Denmark](/source/Frederick_IV_of_Denmark). He was sent on a diplomatic mission to England in 1718. Holstein was given a seat in the Council in 1719. In 1721, and Holstein was appointed Grand Chancellor. He was removed from office on the King's death in 1730.[2][3][4]

## Personal life

In 1700, he married [Christine Reventlow](/source/Christine_Sophie_Holstein) (1672–1757), daughter of Count [Conrad von Reventlow](/source/Conrad_von_Reventlow) (1644–1708) and Anna Margrethe Gabel (1651-1678). In 1712, he helped the King to abduct his wife's sister [Anne Sophie Reventlow](/source/Anne_Sophie_Reventlow) (1693–1743), who became the second wife of Frederick IV in 1721. [5] [6]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Holstein, Ulrik Adolf Greve, 1664-1737"](https://runeberg.org/dbl/8/0052.html). *Dansk biografisk Lexikon*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Tommy P. Christensen. ["Holsteinborg"](http://denstoredanske.dk/Danmarks_geografi_og_historie/Danmarks_geografi/Danske_slotte_og_herreg%C3%A5rde/Holsteinborg). *Den Store Danske, Gyldendal*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Holsteinborg"](http://www.danskeherregaarde.dk/nutid/holsteinborg). *danskeherregaarde.dk*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Snedinge"](http://www.danskeherregaarde.dk/nutid/snedinge). *danskeherregaarde.dk*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Christine Sophie Holstein (1672-1757)"](http://www.kvinfo.dk/side/597/bio/371/origin/170/). *Dansk Kvindebiografisk Leksikon*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Anna Sophie (1693-1743)"](http://www.kvinfo.dk/side/597/bio/1058/origin/170/). *Dansk Kvindebiografisk Leksikon*. Retrieved 1 October 2019.

## Note

- *The information in this article is based on that in its [Danish equivalent](https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulrik_Adolf_Holstein_(storkansler))*.

Political offices Preceded by Christian Christophersen Sehested Grand Chancellor of Denmark 1721 - 1730 Succeeded by Iver Rosenkrantz

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