Steen Andersen Bille (1797–1883)
Steen Andersen Bille | |
|---|---|
Steen Bille in later life | |
| Minister for the Navy | |
| In office 27 January 1852 – 12 December 1854 | |
| Monarch | Frederick VII |
| Prime Minister | Christian Albrecht Bluhme Anders Sandøe Ørsted |
| Preceded by | Carl van Dockum |
| Succeeded by | Ove Wilhelm Michelsen |
| In office 24 February 1860 – 31 December 1863 | |
| Prime Minister | Carl Christian Hall |
| Preceded by | Hans Nicolai Thestrup |
| Succeeded by | Otto Hans Lütken |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 December 1797 Copenhagen |
| Died | 2 May 1883 (aged 85) Copenhagen |
| Resting place | Holmens Cemetery, Copenhagen |
| Relations | Great Great Grandson of Steen Andersen Bille (1624–1698) Son of Admiral Steen Andersen Bille (1751–1833) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Denmark France |
| Branch/service | Royal Danish Navy |
| Years of service | 1809–1851 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Battles/wars | First Schleswig War |
Vice-Admiral Steen Andersen Bille (5 December 1797 – 2 May 1883) was a Danish naval officer and politician who served as Minister for the Navy from 1852 to 1854. He served in the First Schleswig War, and Cape Steen Bille on the King Frederick VI Coast, Greenland was named in his honour by W. A. Graah.