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.

Colonel and Vice-Commandant of Copenhagen, Steen Andersen Bille (1624–1698).

Others[Note 4] Many members of the Bille family from Steen Andersen Bille (1751–1833) and his wife onwards are buried at the Cemetery of Holmen (Danish: Holmens Kirkegård) in Copenhagen.

Two ships have been named Bille in relatively recent times in the Royal Danish Navy:[4]