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Steen Bille (1565–1629) was a Danish councillor and diplomat. He was the son of Jens Bille and Karen Rønnow, and is sometimes called "Steen Jensen Bille". His father compiled a manuscript of ballads, Jens Billes visebog. As a young man Bille travelled in Europe. He then worked for the council of Danish Regents for the young Christian IV.
Steen Andersen Bille (1751–1833) was a Danish naval officer and a member of the Bille family. He rose to the rank of admiral and became a Privy Counselor during the period of Denmark's policy of "armed neutrality" following the Gunboat War. He was instrumental in the rebuilding of the Danish Navy after 1814.
In a direct line from one Vice-Commandant of the City of Copenhagen in the later 17th century, a long list of distinguished Danish naval officers emerged – including six admirals, two commanders and six captains. Many of these had the same name as their progenitor.
Oct 19, 2021 · Judi Dench is appearing on Who Do You Think You Are? Here's everything you need to know about her ancestors Tycho Brahe and Steen Anderson Bille.
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The voyage came to be known as the first Galathea expedition. It was led by Captain Steen Bille, and on board were well over 200 people. Among these were a small group of zoologists, botanists, and geographers with their assistants as nominated by the Danish Royal Academy of Sciences.
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Dec 5, 2013 · The noted 19th Century Danish naval officer Steen Bille provides his observations on the Danish naval architect Hohlenberg, the design of Holenberg's battleship Norge, and Norge's sea trials witht the Danish battleship Danmark.
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Date made: 1866-1867; 1866-67. People: Bille, Steen Anderson. Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Measurements: Sheet: 399 x 288 mm; Mount: 554 mm x 404 mm. Search.
