Jens Bjelke
Norwegian nobleman (1580–1659) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jens Ågessøn Bjelke (2 February 1580 – 7 November 1659) was a Norwegian nobleman who was Chancellor of Norway from 1614 to 1659, and was succeeded by his son Ove Bjelke. He was the son of Åge Bjelke and Margrethe Thott. At the time of his death, he was Norway's largest land owner. After his tenure as Chancellor, the office largely lost its influence and was abolished in 1679.
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Chancellor of Norway | |
In office 1614–1659 | |
Monarchs | Christian IV Frederick III |
Preceded by | Anders Lauritsson Green |
Succeeded by | Ove Bjelke |
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Born | Jens Ågessøn Bjelke (1580-02-02)2 February 1580 Austrått, Norway, Denmark-Norway |
Died | 7 November 1659(1659-11-07) (aged 79) Tune, Norway, Denmark-Norway |
Resting place | Onsøy Church |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Spouse(s) | Sophie Brockenhuus (m. 1610; died 1656) |
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Relatives | Jens Tillufssøn Bjelke (grandfather) |
Alma mater | University of Rostock |
Occupation | Nobleman, feudal lord, jurist and statesman |
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