Jens Rostgaard

Jens Rostgaard
Born(1650-08-24)24 August 1650
Arrild, Denmark
Died11 November 1715(1715-11-11) (aged 65)
NationalityDanish
Occupation(s)Soldier, Civil servant, Judge, Antiquarian
Known forFighting the Swedes
Writing the history of Copenhagen
SpouseElse Iversdatter

Jens Rostgaard, (24 August 1650 1715) was a Danish soldier, civil servant, judge and antiquarian, known for leading the militia against the Swedish landing at Humlebæk in 1700, and for writing the history of Copenhagen.