Peter Anker

Peter Anker
Peter Anker in uniform from Tranquebar. Painting from 1912 by Harald Brun; a copy of an older original.
Governor of Danish India
In office 1786–1808
Monarch	Christian VII
Preceded by	Hermann Abbestée
Personal details
Born	Peter Ancher (1744-07-31)31 July 1744 Fredrikshald, Norway
Died	17 April 1832(1832-04-17) (aged 87) Aker, Norway
Resting place	Moss, Norway
Relations	Carsten Anker (brother)

Peter Anker (31 July 1744 – 17 April 1832) was a Norwegian diplomat, military officer and colonial general.^[1] He served as Consul in Hull, consul general in London and later as governor for the Danish settlement of Tranquebar. He was also known for his watercolour illustrations documenting his travels and life.