Christen Friis

Christen Friis (1581-1639) was a Danish nobleman, politician, and patron of arts and science. He was a son of Jørgen Friis and Else Bjørn, and a nephew of Johan Friis, from whom he inherited Borreby Castle. He inherited the manor of Kragerup in 1610. He bought Lindholm manor in 1633. Christen Friis was Chancellor of Denmark from 1616. Friis was an opponent of the continuation of the Kalmar War and advocated peace measures to Christian IV of Denmark. He married Barbara Wittrup (d. 1653). Their children included Hans Friis. He died in 1639.

Christen Friis

Christen Friis (1581-1639) was a Danish nobleman, politician, and patron of arts and science. He was a son of Jørgen Friis and Else Bjørn, and a nephew of Johan Friis, from whom he inherited Borreby Castle. He inherited the manor of Kragerup in 1610. He bought Lindholm manor in 1633. Christen Friis was Chancellor of Denmark from 1616. Friis was an opponent of the continuation of the Kalmar War and advocated peace measures to Christian IV of Denmark. He married Barbara Wittrup (d. 1653). Their children included Hans Friis. He died in 1639.