| Barony of Holckenhavn | |
|---|---|
 Holckenhavn Castle, photographed in 2011. | |
| Creation date | 4 October 1671 [1] |
| Created by | Christian V |
| First holder | Eiler Holck [1] |
| Last holder | Mogens Conrad Christian Holck [2] |
| Extinction date | 1921 |
| Seat(s) | Holckenhavn Castle |
The Barony of Holckenhavn was a Danish majorat on the island of Funen, which existed from 1671 to 1921. [1]
The Barony of Holckenhavn was established on 4 October 1671 by King Christian V of Denmark for Eiler Holck, a member of the noble family of Holck. [2] It consisted of the manor of Holckenhavn. The holder of the barony carried the title of enfeoffed baron (Danish : lensbaron ).
The county was inherited by members of the Holck family during its entire existence. It was dissolved in 1921. [2]
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