About Ove Bjelke
Lived 1611 – 1674 (aged 62). Ove Bjelke was a Norwegian civil servant.
Ove Bjelke (26 October 1611 – 29 March 1674) was a Norwegian nobleman, feudal lord and statesman. He served as Chancellor of Norway (1660–1674).
Biography
He was born in Trondheim; the son of Jens Bjelke (1580–1659) and Sophie Brockenhuus (1587-1656). He was the brother of Henrik Bjelke (1615-1683) and Jørgen Bjelke (1621-1696), He was a signatory of the 1661 Sovereignty Act (Enevoldsarveregjeringsakten), the new constitution of Denmark-Norway, as one of the representatives of the noble estate.
Personal life Ove Bjelke was married three times; first time in 1643 with Maren Juel (died 1644), the second time in 1647 with Regitze Geddes (1629-1657), the third time in 1660 with Hedvig Lindenow (1635-1678). He was the father of several daughters.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ove Bjelke?
Norwegian civil servant
When was Ove Bjelke born?
Ove Bjelke was born on 26 October 1611 in Denmark-Norway, Norway, Trondheim.
When did Ove Bjelke die?
Ove Bjelke died on 29 March 1674 in Denmark-Norway, Norway, Trondheim.
What was Ove Bjelke's occupation?
Ove Bjelke was a civil servant.
What nationality was Ove Bjelke?
Ove Bjelke was Norwegian.
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