Jørgen Askov

Jorgen Askov was born on 13 July 1739 in Kristiansand, Agder County, Norway to Peter Askov. 
In 1753, he joined the Danish Army as Lieutenant. In 1757, he made Captain. In 1763, he made Major. 
In 1768, he had a son: Ulrik Askov. 
In 1769, he made Oberstlieutenant. In 1774, he made Oberst. In 1780, he made Generalmajor. In 1787, he made Generallieutenant. In 1794, he made General. In 1801, he made Feltmarskal. 
He died naturally in 1811 in Viborg, Midtjylland, Denmark.