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'''Ove Bjelke''' (26 October 1611 &ndash; 29 March 1674) was a Norwegian nobleman and statesman. He was born in [[Trondheim]]; the son of [[Jens Bjelke]] and Sophie Brockenhuus. He served as [[Chancellor of Norway]] from 1660.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Ove Bjelke |first= |last= |encyclopedia=[[Store norske leksikon]] |editor-last=Godal | editor-first=Anne Marit | editor-link=Anne Marit Godal |publisher=Norsk nettleksikon |location=Oslo |url=http://www.snl.no/Ove_Bjelke |language=Norwegian|accessdate=6 July 2012}}</ref><ref name=nbl>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Ove Bjelke |encyclopedia=[[Norsk biografisk leksikon]]|first=Harald |last=Nissen jr. |authorlink= |editor=[[Knut Helle|Helle, Knut]]|publisher=Kunnskapsforlaget |location=Oslo |url=http://www.snl.no/.nbl_biografi/Ove_Bjelke/utdypning |language=Norwegian |accessdate=6 July 2012}}</ref> He was a signatory of the 1661 [[Sovereignty Act]], the new constitution of [[Denmark-Norway]], as one of the representatives of the noble [[estates of the realm|estate]].<ref>Allan Tønnesen (ed.), ''Magtens besegling. Enevoldsarveregeringsakterne af 1661 og 1662 underskrevet og beseglet af stænderne i Danmark, Norge, Island og Færøerne'', Heraldisk Selskab/Syddansk Universitetsforlag, Odense 2013, ISBN 9788776746612</ref>
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| office = [[Chancellor of Norway]]
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| term_end = 1674
| monarch = [[Frederick III of Denmark|Frederick III]]<br/>[[Christian V of Denmark|Christian V]]
| predecessor = [[Hannibal Sehested (governor)|Hannibal Sehested]]
| successor = [[Johan Frederik von Marschalck]]
| office2 = [[List of County Governors of Trøndelag|Governor of Trondhjems stiftamt]]
| term_start2 = 1665
| term_end2 = 1674
| governor_general2 = [[Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve]]<br/>[[Frederik Gabel]]
| predecessor2 = [[Claus von Ahlefeldt]]
| successor2 = Joachim Frederik Wind
| office3 = [[List of County Governors of Bergen|Governor of Bergenhus stiftamt]]
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| term_end3 = 1665
| governor_general3 = [[Iver Krabbe]]<br/>[[Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve]]
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| successor3 = [[Claus von Ahlefeldt]]
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| resting_place = [[Austrått|Austrått Manor]]
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* [[Henrik Bjelke]] (brother)
* [[Jørgen Bjelke]] (brother)
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| alma_mater = [[University of Padua]]
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'''Ove Bjelke''' (26 October 1611 &ndash; 29 March 1674) was a Norwegian nobleman, feudal lord and statesman. He served as [[Chancellor of Norway]] (1660–1674).<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Ove Bjelke |first= |last= |encyclopedia=[[Store norske leksikon]] |editor-last=Godal | editor-first=Anne Marit | editor-link=Anne Marit Godal |publisher=Norsk nettleksikon |location=Oslo |url=http://www.snl.no/Ove_Bjelke |language=Norwegian|access-date=6 July 2012}}</ref>

==Biography==
[[File:Austrattborgen.jpg|thumb|The Renaissance Manor at Austrått (completed around 1656).|left]]
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),<ref name=nbl/> 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.<ref name=nbl>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Ove Bjelke |encyclopedia=[[Norsk biografisk leksikon]]|first=Harald |last=Nissen jr. |authorlink= |editor=[[Knut Helle|Helle, Knut]]|publisher=Kunnskapsforlaget |location=Oslo |url=http://www.snl.no/.nbl_biografi/Ove_Bjelke/utdypning |language=Norwegian |access-date=6 July 2012}}</ref> He was a signatory of the 1661 [[Sovereignty Act]] (''Enevoldsarveregjeringsakten''), the new constitution of [[Denmark-Norway]], as one of the representatives of the noble [[estates of the realm|estate]].{{citation needed|date=August 2016}}

==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).<ref name=nbl/> He was the father of several daughters.


==References==
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==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}}


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Latest revision as of 01:12, 15 July 2023

Ove Bjelke
Chancellor of Norway
In office
1660–1674
MonarchsFrederick III
Christian V
Preceded byHannibal Sehested
Succeeded byJohan Frederik von Marschalck
Governor of Trondhjems stiftamt
In office
1665–1674
Governors GeneralUlrik Frederik Gyldenløve
Frederik Gabel
Preceded byClaus von Ahlefeldt
Succeeded byJoachim Frederik Wind
Governor of Bergenhus stiftamt
In office
1662–1665
Governors 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
Spouses
Maren Juel
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(m. 1643; died 1644)​
Regisse Gjedde
​
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(m. 1647; died 1657)​
Hedvig Lindenov
​
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(m. 1660)​
Parents
Relatives
Alma materUniversity of Padua
OccupationNobleman, feudal lord and statesman

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]

Biography

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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.[citation needed]

Personal life

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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.

References

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

Other sources

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  • 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 Chancellor of Norway
1660–1674 		Succeeded by
Preceded by County Governor of Trondhjems stiftamt
1665–1674 		Succeeded by
New office County Governor of Bergenhus stiftamt
1662–1665 		Succeeded by
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