About Sten Svantesson Bielke
Lived 1598 – 1638 (aged 39–40). Sten Svantesson Bielke was a Swedish politician and diplomat.
Sten Svantesson Bielke, also Steno Bielke, (1598 – 2 April 1638) was a statesman of the Swedish Empire.
Bielke studied in Uppsala and Tübingen before he became chamberlain of Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden in 1619. In 1631, he was appointed Swedish legate in occupied Pomerania, succeeding Carl Banér. He occupied this position until his death. In 1633, Bielke became a member of the riksråd. In 1636, he was appointed general legate in Germany. He died on 2 April 1638 in Stettin (now Szczecin).
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Who was Sten Svantesson Bielke?
Swedish privy councillor (1598-1638)
When was Sten Svantesson Bielke born?
Sten Svantesson Bielke was born in 1598.
When did Sten Svantesson Bielke die?
Sten Svantesson Bielke died on 6 April 1638 in Szczecin.
What was Sten Svantesson Bielke's occupation?
Sten Svantesson Bielke was a politician and diplomat.
What nationality was Sten Svantesson Bielke?
Sten Svantesson Bielke was Swedish.
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