Nils Turesson Bielke
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Nils Turesson Bielke was a swedish statesman, member of the privy council
, son of Ture Pedersson Bielke.
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 brother were raised to rank of barons
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in the 1613 after the Kalmar War
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of Svea Court of Appeal
, based in Stockholm
. In 1623 first president of Turku
Appellate court
and governor of Finland
Privy Council of Sweden
The High Council of Sweden or Council of the Realm consisted originally of those men of noble, common and clergical background, that the king saw fit for advisory service...
, son of Ture Pedersson Bielke.
Career
Nils Turesson Bielke was an ardent supporter of Duke CarlCharles IX of Sweden
Charles IX of Sweden also Carl, was King of Sweden from 1604 until his death. He was the youngest son of King Gustav I of Sweden and his second wife, Margaret Leijonhufvud, brother of Eric XIV and John III of Sweden, and uncle of Sigismund III Vasa king of both Sweden and Poland...
which rewarded his fidelity in 1602 when he became Kansliråd, deputy director of the kingdom; in 1605 he became governor of Tallinn
Tallinn
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of with a population of 414,940. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn's Old Town is in the list...
and its province, in 1606 member of privy council and in 1608 judge. In addition, both he and his brother were raised to rank of barons
Baron
Baron is a title of nobility. The word baron comes from Old French baron, itself from Old High German and Latin baro meaning " man, warrior"; it merged with cognate Old English beorn meaning "nobleman"...
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Treaty of Knäred
He was a swedish delegate at the peace negotiations which preceded the peace of KnäredTreaty of Knäred
The Treaty of Knäred was signed on 21 January 1613 and ended the Kalmar War between Denmark and Sweden. It is named after the village of Knäred in Halland, where it was signed. As a result, Sweden had to pay a ransom for the return of the fortress of Älvsborg...
in the 1613 after the Kalmar War
Kalmar War
The Kalmar War was a war between Denmark–Norway and Sweden. Though Denmark soon gained the upper hand, she was unable to defeat Sweden entirely...
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Judge
In 1614 he became assessorAssessor (law)
In some jurisdictions, an assessor is a judge's or magistrate's assistant. This is in fact the historical meaning of this word.-By country:In Denmark, it was the former title given to Supreme Court judges. Today the title is given to Deputy Judges...
of Svea Court of Appeal
Svea Court of Appeal
The Svea Court of Appeal , located in Stockholm, is one of six appellate courts in the Swedish legal system. It was founded in 1614 and was the highest court in Sweden until 1789, when the Supreme Court of Sweden was established....
, based in Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
. In 1623 first president of Turku
Turku
Turku is a city situated on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of the Aura River. It is located in the region of Finland Proper. It is believed that Turku came into existence during the end of the 13th century which makes it the oldest city in Finland...
Appellate court
Appellate court
An appellate court, commonly called an appeals court or court of appeals or appeal court , is any court of law that is empowered to hear an appeal of a trial court or other lower tribunal...
and governor of Finland
Governor-General of Finland
Governor-General of Finland ; was the military commander and the highest administrator of Finland sporadically under Swedish rule in the 17th and 18th centuries and continuously in the autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland between 1808 and 1917.-Swedish rule:...
Personal life
In the 1605 Nils Turesson Bielke married Ingeborg Oxenstierna, they had eight sons:- Ture Bielke (1606-1648)
- Sigrid Bielke (1607-1634) married count Åke Henriksson Tottiga (1598-1640)
- Christina Bielke (1609-1609)
- Carin Bielke (1612-1694) married in 1641 Axel Banériga (1594-1642)
- Gustaf Bielke (1618-1661)
- Svante Bileke (1620-1645)
- Brita Bielke (- -1669) married in Stockholm Gustaf Banériga (1618-1689)
- Sten Bielke