Ole Bie (February 7, 1733 – May 18, 1805) was the head of the Danish colony Serampore (under the jurisdiction of Tranquebar) in West Bengal, India, for 30 years.

Here, he formed valuable connections within the network of traders and eventually established the colony of Fredriksnagore, named after King Frederick V in Copenhagen.

From Olav's Church, they worked to improve farming methods for poor farmers, built gardens and canals, conducted biological and botanical studies, and established schools, newspapers, and journals.

[2] As trade routes opened eastward to Europe, the colony had in-demand goods to offer, including spices, cotton, silk, and saltpeter.

He was accused of corruption and dismissed for a period when it was discovered that his ships had been charged lower customs duties than the official rates allowed.