Otto Thott

Otto Thott (13 October 1703 – 10 September 1785) was a Danish Count, minister of state, and land owner.

[1] [2] He was the son of Tage Thott (1648–1707), a member of the Danish Privy Council and county governor of Holbæk.

After the death of his father, his mother, Petra Sophie Reedtz (1675–1720) sold the manor at Turebyholm and moved with him to Sorø, where he attended school.

Additionally, he made the acquaintance of several scientists in the various towns where he stayed and managed to acquire a number of valuable manuscripts and books.

[5] [6] Shortly after King Frederick V's accession to the throne, he had received the Order of the Dannebrog and in 1747 was made a member of the Danish Privy Council.