Johan Frederik von Marschalck

Johan Frederik von Marschalck (26 November 1618 – 16 March 1679) was a German-born, Norwegian government official and landowner. He served as the last Chancellor of Norway, ending a tradition that had lasted for over 400 years.[1]

Johan Frederik von Marschalck
Coat of arms of the Marschalck von Bachtenbrock family (modern reproduction)
Chancellor of Norway
In office
1674–1679
MonarchChristian V
Preceded byOve Bjelke
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Vice-Chancellor of Norway
In office
1669–1674
ChancellorOve Bjelke
Governor of Bergenhus stiftamt
In office
1669–1679
Governor GeneralUlrik Frederik Gyldenløve
Preceded byHans Hansen Lillienskiold
Succeeded byHans Hansen Lillienskiold
Governor of Bratsberg amt
In office
1662–1669
GovernorUlrik Frederik Gyldenløve
Preceded byJørgen Bjelke
Succeeded byPreben von Ahnen
Personal details
Born(1618-11-26)26 November 1618
Bremervörde, Prince-Archbishopric of Bremen, Holy Roman Empire
Died16 March 1679(1679-03-16) (aged 60)
Bergen, Norway, Denmark-Norway
NationalityGerman
Danish-Norwegian (from 1652)
Spouse(s)
    Margrethe Bjelke
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    ​
    (m. 1653)​
    Children
    • Among others
    • Christian Frederik von Marschalck (1668–1738)
    MotherJudith von Marschalck
    FatherLevin von Marschalck
    Relatives
    OccupationNobleman, jurist and statesman

    He was born in Bremervörde, capital of the Prince-Archbishopric of Bremen. He was a son of Levin von Marschalck (1585-1629), Bremian prince-archiepiscopal Landdrost (1615–1626) and chancellor of the German Chancery in Copenhagen (1628–1629). He first went to Denmark when he accompanied his father in the service of King Christian IV of Denmark. He was officially naturalized as Danish nobleman in 1652. Von Marschalck was district governor in 1662-69 at Bratsberg amt and took office in 1669 as staple commander of Bergenhus. In 1674, he was elected Chancellor of Norway where his main functions were within the judiciary.[2]

    Personal life

    In 1653, he was married to Margrethe Bjelke (1622-1698), daughter of Chancellor and squire Jens Ågessøn Bjelke (1580-1659) and Sophie Henriksdatter Brockenhuus (1587-1656). She was the sister of Ove Bjelke (1611-1674), Henrik Bjelke (1615-1683) and Jørgen Bjelke (1621-1696) all of whom held prominent positions in Norway. They were the parents of a number of children including Christian Frederik von Marschalck (born ca. 1650) who in 1686 became owner of the estate at Austrått (Austråttborgen) in Sør-Trøndelag, Norway. [3][4]

    References
    1. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Johan Frederik von Marschalck". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
    2. Bratberg, Terje. "Johan Frederik Von Marschalck". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
    3. Terje Bratberg. "Jens Bjelke". Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
    4. "Johan Frederik von Marschalck". finnholbek.dk. Retrieved June 30, 2016.


    Government offices
    Preceded by
    Ove Bjelke    		 Chancellor of Norway
    1674–1679    		 Office abolished
    Preceded by
    Hans Hansen Lillienskiold    		 County Governor of Bergenhus stiftamt
    1669–1679    		 Succeeded by
    Hans Hansen Lillienskiold
    Preceded by
    Jørgen Bjelke    		 County Governor of Bratsberg amt
    1662–1669    		 Succeeded by
    Preben von Ahnen



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