DanneskioldSamsøe

Danneskiold-Samsøe is a Danish noble family. The family traces its origins to Sophie Birgitte Danneskiold-Samsøe, an illegitimate daughter of King Christian VIII of Denmark, who was legitimized in 1804. Her descendants were granted the surname Danneskiold-Samsøe.

The family holds the title of Count and Countess. Members of the family have historically been associated with land ownership and military service. The estates historically linked to the family include the Samsøe estate. The Danneskiold-Samsøe name itself combines elements of two prominent Danish noble lines, Danneskiold and Samsøe.

The current head of the family is Count Christian Danneskiold-Samsøe. The family remains a part of the Danish aristocracy, though its public profile has shifted over time. The family's history is intertwined with Danish royal lineage and the broader social and political landscape of Denmark.