Bille (noble family)
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TheBille family(also spelledBilde) is aDanish noble family,part of the ancient Danish nobility. Its members have played a prominent role in Danish politics and society since the mid 13th century and also inNorwayduring the time Denmark was in apolitical union with Norway.The family includes thecomitalbranchesBille-BraheandBille-Brahe-Selby.There was also a Norwegian branch of the family that died out in 1984.[1][2]
In a 2021 episode ofWho Do You Think You Are?,British actress DameJudi Denchdiscovered that she is descended from the Bille family.[3]
Notable members and descendants[edit]
- Anders Bille(1600–1657)
- Beate Bille(b. 1976)
- Beate Clausdatter Bille(1526–1605)
- Daniel Ernst Bille(1711–1790)
- Ejler Bille(1910–2004)
- Eske Bille(d. 1552)
- Ida Marie Bille(1822–1902)
- Joen Bille(b. 1944)
- Louise Bille-Brahe(1830–1910)
- Michael Bille(1680–1756)
- Michael Johannes Petronius Bille(1769–1845)
- Ove Bille(d. 1555)
- Steen Andersen Bille(1797–1883)
- Steen Andersen Bille(1751–1833)
- Dame Judith Olivia Dench CH DBE FRSA (born 9 December 1934)
References[edit]
- ^Bredo Grandjean, Poul (1915–1930). "Bille". In Blangstrup, Christian (ed.).Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon(in Danish). J.H. Schultz: Copenhagen.
- ^Mollerup, W.; Meidell, Fr. (1893).Bille-ættens Historie(in Danish). Copenhagen:Gyldendal.OL23281354M– viaInternet Archive.
- ^"Who Do You Think You Are? Series 18: 2. Dame Judi Dench".BBC iPlayer.2021.