Sivert Beck

Sivert Beck (18 November 1566 – 2 January 1623) was a Danish landholder and government official. He served as treasurer (rentemester) from 1596 until his death.

Early life and education Beck was born in the Bishop's House in Roskilde, the son of district judge Lauge Beck (c. 1530– 1607) and Agate Grubbe (1533–1623). He spent 1580–88 abroad, partly accompanied by his nephew, Sivert Grubbe. He studied at the universities in Wittenberg, Leipzig and Jena.

Career In 1589 Beck began working at the Danish Chancellery. In 1590 he assumed the title of secretary. Through his marriage, he also acquired Herlufstrup on Zealand and Vandås, Näsbyholm, Klabberup and Frenderup in Scania. In 1599–1623, he was lensmann of Giske in Norway.

Personal life On 5 September 1602, Beck married Lisbet Bille (1576–1656). She was a daughter of Steen Bille (1527–86) and Kirsten Lindenov (died 1612). Their children included Lauge Beck (1614–59) and Steen Beck.