E. Bernstorff, ed. Vedel (Copenhagen, 1882); Aage Friis, Bernstorfferne og Danmark (Copenhagen, 1899). (R. N. B.). 1712 births 1772 deaths Danish people of German descent Politicians from Hanover People from the Electorate of Hanover 18th-century Danish politicians Johann Hartwig Ernst Nobility from Hanover Danish Customs Service personnel Members of the Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities