Jacob (Jakob) Frederik Scavenius (12 September 1838 – 26 November 1915) was a Danish landowner and politician. A member of the Folketinget, he served as Minister of Education from 1880 to 1891.
Early life and education Scavenius was born on 12 September 1838 in Copenhagen, the son of Peder Brønnum Scavenius and Charlotte S. Meincke. He graduated from Metropolitanskolen in 1857 and earned a degree in economics in 1867.
Career Scavenius inherited Gjorslev in 1868. Scavenius was first elected for Folketinget in 1865. He served as Minister of Education from 24 August 1880 to 6 July 1891.
Personal life and death Scavenius married Louise Sophie Castonier on 21 June 1865. He was the father of Harald Scavenius. He died on 26 November 1915 and is buried at Holtug Cemetery.
Honours Cross of Honour, 1864 Knight in the Order of the Dannebrog, 1878 Commander of the 2nd Class, 1881 Commander of the 1st Class, 1884 Grand Cross, 1888 Medal of Merit in Gold, 1903
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