Poul Christian Stemann

Poul Christian Stemann (born April 14, 1764, Copenhagen—died Nov. 25, 1855, Copenhagen) was a Danish premier who championed absolute monarchy against the rising tide of liberal reform. Trained as a lawyer, Stemann was a large landowner who entered government service in the late 1780s and held such posts as prefect of Sorø County. Earning a reputation as a highly competent administrator, he was appointed to the premiership and to other key positions in 1826 and...