Nils Turesson Bielke

Nils Turesson Bielke (5 November 1569 – 17 December 1639) was a Swedish statesman, member of the privy council, son of Ture Pedersson Bielke.

Baron Nils Turesson Bielke
Governor of Estonia
In office 1605–1605
Preceded by	Moritz Stensson Leijonhufvud
Succeeded by	Axel Nilsson Ryning
Governor-General of Finland
In office 1623–1631
Preceded by	Office created
Succeeded by	Gabriel Oxenstierna
Personal details
Born	5 November 1569 Hörningsholm, Sweden
Died	17 December 1639(1639-12-17) (aged 70)
Spouse	Ingeborg Oxenstierna
Children	Ture Bielke, Sigrid Bielke, Christina Bielke, Carin Bielke, Gustaf Bielke, Svante Bielke, Brita Bielke, Sten Bielke,
Occupation	Statesman

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 brother Svante Turesson Bielke 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 the first governor-general of Finland.

Personal life

In the 1605 Nils Turesson Bielke married Ingeborg Oxenstierna, they had eight sons:

1. Ture Bielke (1606-1648)
2. Sigrid Bielke (1607-1634) married count Åke Henriksson Tottiga (1598-1640)
3. Christina Bielke (1609-1609)
4. Carin Bielke (1612-1694) married in 1641 Axel Banériga (1594-1642)
5. Gustaf Bielke (1618-1661)
6. Svante Bileke (1620-1645)
7. Brita Bielke (- -1669) married in Stockholm Gustaf Banériga (1618-1689)
8. Sten Bielke