Nils Turesson Bielke
Baron Nils Turesson Bielke | |
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| Swedish Estonia | |
| In office 1605–1605 | |
| Preceded by | |
| Succeeded by | |
| Governor-General of Finland of the Swedish Empire | |
| In office 1623–1631 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel Oxenstierna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 5, 1569 Hörningsholm, Sweden |
| Died | December 17, 1639 (aged 70) |
| Spouse(s) | Ingeborg Oxenstierna |
| Children | Ture Bielke, Sigrid Bielke, Christina Bielke, Carin Bielke, Gustaf Bielke, Svante Bielke, Brita Bielke, Sten Bielke, |
| Occupation | Statesman |
Nils Turesson Bielke (November 5, 1569 – December 17, 1639), was a Swedish statesman, member of the privy council, son of .
Career[]
Nils Turesson Bielke was an ardent supporter of Duke Carl which rewarded his fidelity in 1602 when he became Kansliråd, deputy director of the kingdom; in 1605 he became governor of Tallinn and its province, in 1606 member of privy council and in 1608 judge. In addition, both he and his were raised to rank of barons.
Treaty of Knäred[]
He was a Swedish delegate at the peace negotiations which preceded the peace of Knäred in the 1613 after the Kalmar War.
Judge[]
In 1614 he became assessor of Svea Court of Appeal, based in Stockholm. In 1623 first president of Turku Appellate court and governor of Finland
Personal life[]
In the 1605 Nils Turesson Bielke married Ingeborg Oxenstierna, they had eight sons:
- (1606-1648)
- (1607-1634) married count (1598-1640)
- Christina Bielke (1609-1609)
- (1612-1694) married in 1641 (1594-1642)
- (1618-1661)
- (1620-1645)
- (- -1669) married in Stockholm (1618-1689)
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- 1639 deaths
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