Ove Bjelke

Ove Bjelke (26 October 1611 29 March 1674) was a Norwegian nobleman, feudal lord and statesman. He served as Chancellor of Norway (1660–1674).[1]

Ove Bjelke
Chancellor of Norway
In office
1660–1674
MonarchFrederick III
Christian V
Preceded byJens Bjelke
Succeeded byJohan Frederik von Marschalck
Governor of Trondhjems stiftamt
In office
1665–1674
Governor GeneralUlrik Frederik Gyldenløve
Frederik Gabel
Preceded byClaus von Ahlefeldt
Succeeded byJoachim Frederik Wind
Governor of Bergenhus stiftamt
In office
1662–1665
Governor GeneralIver Krabbe
Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byClaus von Ahlefeldt
Personal details
Born(1611-10-26)26 October 1611
Trondheim, Norway, Denmark-Norway
Died29 March 1674(1674-03-29) (aged 62)
Trondheim, Norway, Denmark-Norway
Resting placeAustrått Manor
NationalityNorwegian
Spouse(s)
    Maren Juel
    (
    m. 1643; died 1644)
      Regisse Gjedde
      (
      m. 1647; died 1657)
        Hedvig Lindenov
        (
        m. 1660)
        MotherSophie Brockenhuus
        FatherJens Bjelke
        Relatives
        Alma materUniversity of Padua
        OccupationNobleman, feudal lord and statesman

        Biography

        The Renaissance Manor at Austrått (completed around 1656).

        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),[2] both of whom also held prominent positions.

        He grew up in a rich and cultured environment. He was educated at the University of Padua in Padua, Italy. His father held the office of Chancellor of Norway from 1614. When his father died in 1659, he took over several of his properties including Austrått manor in Sør-Trøndelag. Much of the manor as it stands today is the result of his efforts. He also served as Chancellor of Norway from 1660. In 1666 he was transferred as staple commander from Bergen to Trondheim.[2] 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).[2] He was the father of several daughters.

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        References

        1. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Ove Bjelke". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
        2. Nissen jr., Harald. "Ove Bjelke". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 6 July 2012.

        Other sources

        • Andersen. Håkon A. (1992) Austrått (Trondheim: Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum) ISBN 82-90502-11-7
        • Welle-Strand, Erling (1974) Museums in Norway (Oslo: Royal Ministry of Foreign Affairs) ISBN 8271770039


        Government offices
        Preceded by
        Jens Bjelke
        Chancellor of Norway
        16601674
        Succeeded by
        Johan Frederik von Marschalck
        Preceded by
        Claus von Ahlefeldt
        County Governor of Trondhjems stiftamt
        16651674
        Succeeded by
        Joachim Frederik Wind
        New office County Governor of Bergenhus stiftamt
        16621665
        Succeeded by
        Claus von Ahlefeldt
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