Christian Wulff (1810–1856)

Christian Wulff (31 July 1810 – 1856) was a Danish navel officer and friend of the writer Hans Christian Andersen.

Early life

Christian Wulff was born on 31 July 1810 in Copenhagen, the son of Peter Frederik Wulff. He was the brother of Henriette Wulff.

Career

Wulff joined the Royal Danish Navy as the family tradition prescribed. He became a second lieutenant in 1825 and a first lieutenant in 1835. He reached the rank of captain lieutenant and captain in 1851.[1]

Personal life

Like his parents and sister, Wulff was a close friend of the writer Gans Christian Andersen. They exchanged many letters and Andersen stayed in his apartment at Amaliegade 37 in Copenhagen from 27 June to 24 August 1848.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Christian Wulff, sekondløjtnant". andersen.sdu.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Amaliegade 37". indenforvoldene.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 21 August 2018.
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