Andreas Peter Hovgaard
Andreas Hovgaard | |
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Hovgaard in 1901 | |
| Born | 1 November 1853 Aarhus, Denmark |
| Died | 15 March 1910 (aged 56) Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Allegiance | Denmark |
| Branch | Royal Danish Navy |
| Years of service | 1871–1909 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Commands | Mail steamer Thyra Cruiser Heimdall Coastal Defense Ship Olfert Fischer |
| Awards | Service Medal Order of the Dannebrog Dannebrogordenens Hæderstegn |
| Relations | William Hovgaard's brother |
Commander Andreas Peter Hovgaard (1 November 1853 – 15 March 1910) was a Royal Danish Navy officer and explorer. Hovgaard became a sub-lieutenant of the Danish Navy in 1874, rising to the rank of lieutenant in 1876, captain in 1888 and commander in 1901. He retired from active service in 1909.