What nationality was Struensee?
Swedish
Danish
German
Dutch
Answer
German physician and statesman Johann Friedrich Struensee rose to prominence in 18th-century Denmark as the de facto ruler during the reign of King Christian VII, earning the title of Royal Physician. Although his progressive reforms brought sweeping changes, Struensee's influence and power ultimately led to his downfall and tragic execution in 1772.
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