Jens Bjelke

Jens Bjelke
Jens Bjelke
	Coat of arms of the Bjelke family (modern reproduction)
Chancellor of Norway
	In office; 1614–1659
Monarchs	Christian IV; Frederick III
Preceded by	Anders Lauritsson Green
Succeeded by	Ove Bjelke
Personal details
Born	Jens Ågessøn Bjelke; 2 February 1580; Austrått, Norway, Denmark-Norway
Died	7 November 1659 (aged 79); Tune, Norway, Denmark-Norway
Resting place	Onsøy Church
Nationality	Norwegian
Spouse(s)	Sophie Brockenhuus; (m. 1610; died 1656)
Children	Ove Bjelke (1611–1674); Henrik Bjelke (1615–1683); Jørgen Bjelke (1621–1696); Margrethe Bjelke (1622–1698);
Parents	Åge Bjelke (father); Margrethe Thott (mother);
Relatives	Jens Tillufssøn Bjelke (grandfather)
Alma mater	University of Rostock
Occupation	Nobleman, feudal lord, jurist and statesman

Jens Ågessøn Bjelke (2 February 1580 – 7 November 1659) 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.

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