Beate Huitfeldt

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.

Beate Huitfeldt
Born	(1554-11-27)27 November 1554 Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality	Danish
Occupation(s)	Court official, landowner
Known for	Noblewoman, Danish court official, and landowner
Notable work	Building activities in Scania
Title	Principal lady-in-waiting, Royal Governess
Spouse	Knud Ebbesen Ulfeldt
Parent	Christoffer Huitfeldt

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.

References

• Dansk biografisk Lexikon / VIII. Bind. Holst - Juul
• M. J. Medelfar, Ligpræd. ov. B. H., 1629.
• Svenstorps slott på Slottsguiden