Erichsen, Erich
Born 31.3.1752 in Odense. Died 7.1.1837 in Copenhagen, buried from Garnisonskirken to Assistens Kirkegård (?) (BioLek III)
Family
Father: Erichsen, Laurids (1716-1766)
Mother: von Westen, Charlotte Christiane (1725-1801)
Marriage: Blach, Johanne Wadum, married on 23.1.1783 (BioLek III)
Timeline
1797: Owned a total of 13 ships of a total of 1.422 kommercelæster (BioLek III)
1800: The onset of troubles for Black & Co.
It was allegedly the quick-witted nature and talent for trade which ensured that Erichsen was able to marry Blach's widow. He led the merchant house on to be truly one the largest and most affluent in Copenhagen, see Black & Co. (BioLek III) For many years, Erichsen had his brother as his companion in the company as well as his sons (?) but especially the son's taste for luxury meant that they brought the company to ruin upon Erichsen's death (BioLek III)