Beate Huitfeldt Explained

Beate Huitfeldt
Birth Date:27 November 1554
Birth Place:Copenhagen, Denmark
Known For:Noblewoman, Danish court official, and landowner
Occupation:Court official, landowner
Principal lady-in-waiting, Royal Governess
Spouse:Knud Ebbesen Ulfeldt
Parents:Christoffer Huitfeldt
Notable Works:Building activities in Scania
Nationality:Danish

Beate Huitfeldt (Copenhagen, 27 November 1554 – 1626), was a Danish noble and court official. She served as maid of honour to queen of Denmark Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow in 1572–1574, as Principal lady-in-waiting to queen Anne Catherine of Brandenburg in 1597–1612, and royal governess of the household of the royal princes in 1612–1617. She is known for her activity as a builder in Scania.

She was the daughter of nobleman Christoffer Huitfeldt (1501–1559) and married Knud Ebbesen Ulfeldt of Svenstorp Castle in Scania (d. 1586). She was granted the Möllerup Castle in Scania for her court service.

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