Steen Andersen Bille (1751–1833)
Steen Andersen Bille | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 August 1751 Assens, Funen, Denmark |
| Died | 15 April 1833 (aged 81) |
| Buried | Holmens Kirkegård, Copenhagen |
| Allegiance | Denmark–Norway (1762-1814) Denmark (1814-1833) |
| Service | |
| Years of service | 1762–1833 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog |
| Spouse(s) |
Frederikke Bornemann
(m. 1790) |
| Children | 4, including Vice Admiral Steen Andersen Bille |
| Relations | Rear Admiral Daniel Ernst Bille (Father) |
Admiral Steen Andersen Bille (22 August 1751 – 15 April 1833) was a Danish naval officer. A a member of the Bille family, he rose to the rank of admiral and became a privy counselor during the period of Denmark-Norway's policy of "armed neutrality" following the Gunboat War. He was instrumental in the rebuilding of the Danish Navy after 1814.