Description: (Royal Physician to the Mentally Ill 'King Christian VII' of Denmark)
Johann Friedrich Struensee, a German-Danish physician and philosopher, served as royal physician to King Christian VII of Denmark and later became a minister in the Danish government. Rising to a de facto regent position, he implemented significant reforms during his tenure. His affair with Queen Caroline Matilda caused scandal and ultimately led to his downfall and dramatic death. Throughout his professional life, Struensee wielded significant influence in Danish politics, striving to enact societal changes.