Henriette Danneskiold-Samsoe photograph

Henriette Danneskiold-Samsoe

Henriette Danneskiold-Samsoe Life story


Johanne Henriette Valentine Danneskiold-Samsøe née Kaas was a Danish countess who, when widowed, fulfilled her former husband's plans by founding the Holmegaard Glass Factory near Næstved in 1825. In so doing, she became one of Denmark's most notable early businesswomen.

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