Sivert Beck (18 November 1566 – 2 January 1623) was a Danish landholder and government official. He served as treasurer (''rentemester'') from 1596 until his death.

Early life and education

Beck was born in the Bishop's House in

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, the son of district judge

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(c. 1530– 1607) and Agate Grubbe (1533–1623). He spent 1580–88 abroad, partly accompanied by his nephew, Sivert Grubbe. He studied at the universities in Wittenberg, Leipzig and Jena.

Career

In 1589 Beck began working at the Danish Chancellery. In 1590 he assumed the title of secretary. In 1594, he was granted a

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in 1594 but in 1608 exchanged it for a canonry at

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. In both cases he was required to stay at the cathedral when no longer in royal service. Late in life, he acted as guardian for Christian IV's illegitimate søn,

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Property

Beck was a major landowner. He inherited

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, Vibygård and Tågerød from his father in 1607. Through his marriage, he also acquired Herlufstrup on Zealand and Vandås, Näsbyholm, Klabberup and Frenderup in

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. In 1599–1623, he was

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in Norway.

Personal life

On 5 September 1602, Beck married Lisbet Bille (1576–1656). She was a daughter of Steen Bille (1527–86) and Kirsten Lindenov (died 1612). Their children included Lauge Beck (1614–59) and Steen Beck.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Beck, Sivert Danish civil servants 17th-century Danish landowners Court of Christian IV of Denmark People from Roskilde 1566 births 1623 deaths People from Denmark–Norway