Claus Vogdt
Claus Vogdt | |
|---|---|
| 14th Governor of Tranquebar | |
| In office 1694 – 19 May 1701 | |
| Monarchs | Christian V Frederick IV |
| Preceded by | Christian Porck |
| Succeeded by | Andreas Andræ |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | 1701 |
| Spouse | Ulrica Anthoinette |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Denmark–Norway |
| Years of service | c. 1669–1701 |
| Battles/wars | |
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Claus Vogdt (alternatively spelled Voigt and Vogt; d. 19 May 1701) was a Danish merchant and governor of Tranquebar from 1694 to his death in 1701.
Vogdt came to Tranquebar in 1669 as a merchant, but became governor upon the death of Governor Christian Porck. During his governance, Vogdt oversaw the consecration of the first Lutheran church in India, the establishment of peace with the Mughal Empire, and the defence of Tranquebar during its siege in 1699.