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About Jens Bjelke
Jens Ågessøn Bjelke was a Norwegian nobleman who was Chancellor of Norway from 1614 to 1659, and was succeeded by his son Ove Bjelke. He was the son of Åge Bjelke and Margrethe Thott. At the time of his death, he was Norway's largest land owner. After his tenure as Chancellor, the office largely lost its influence and was abolished in 1679.
Everything about Jens Bjelke →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Chancellor of Norway
- Citizenship
- Norway
- Born
- February 2, 1580
- Died
- November 7, 1659