Peter Askov

Peter Askov was born on 19 December 1711 in Vind, Midtjylland, Denmark to Frederik Askov. 
In 1725, he joined the Danish Army as Lieutenant. In 1730, he made Captain. In 1735, he made Major. In 1739, he made Oberstliutenant. 
In 1739, he had a son: Jørgen Askov.
In 1745, he made Oberst. In 1752, he made Generalmajor. In 1759, he made Generallieutenant. In 1766, he made General. In 1774, he made Feltmarskal. 
He died naturally in 1790 in Vind.