Eske Bille

1480, died 9 February 1552) was a Danish diplomat and statesman In 1510, he was made governor and commander at Copenhagen Castle.

[1] He served as Commander of Bergenhus from 1529 to 1537 and Steward of the Realm in Denmark from 1547 until his death.

In 1537, he became a knight, the highest rank of Danish nobility.

He completed the demolition of Apostle Church (Apostelkyrkja) and demolished Christ Cathedral (Kristkyrkja).

Both churches and other buildings had to be removed in order to enable the defense of the city and port.