Steen Andersen Bille


The name of Steen Andersen Bille is closely associated with one extended Bille family of Danish naval officers over several generations.
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.

Progenitor

Colonel and Vice-Commandant of Copenhagen, Steen Andersen Bille.

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Family burial plot

Many members of the Bille family from Steen Andersen Bille and his wife onwards are buried at the Cemetery of Holmen in Copenhagen.

''Bille''

Two ships have been named Bille in relatively recent times in the Royal Danish Navy:Bille a torpedo boat with a speed of 29 knots. Decommissioned 1959 Bille a Willemoes-class torpedo boat, later fitted with two harpoon missiles. Named after Admiral S A Bille