ResidenceGlückstadt

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In Glückstadt, Schleswig-Holstein, stands the Brockdorff-Palais, a former noble residence. Originally constructed in the 17th century, it now houses the Detlefsen Museum, which documents the history of Glückstadt and its surroundings, as well as the city archives.

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The palace was built between 1631 and 1632 for Christian Graf von Pentz, then commander of the Glückstadt fortress. Graf von Pentz successfully defended the city against Wallenstein's troops in 1627/28, earning the favor of Danish King Christian IV, who married him to his daughter Sophie Elisabeth. The palace served as a town house for the count. However, he later lost all his offices due to his intemperance and died in captivity. The palace changed hands multiple times and was transformed from a late Renaissance town house into a Baroque palace.

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