The Assembly of 32 Men ( Danish: De 32 Mænds Forsamling), also known as the City's 32 Men () or simply as the 32 Men (Danish:De 32 Mænd), was an assembly of respected citizens of

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, who had the right to demand an audience before the

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. The assembly was first established in 1660. The first assembly was characterized by large merchants and the crown's creditors. The assembly was replaced in 1840 by the

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Chairmen

Members

Appointed after 1600

Appointed after 1700

Appointed after 1800

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