Bertel Bjørnsen

In 1775, Bjørnsen became a secretary in Danske Kancelli. In 1776, he was sent to Helsingør as 'rown bailiff and councilman. In the same year he was awarded the title of kancelliråd. In 1782, he became the city's mayor (burgermaster). In 1807, he was awarded the title of etatsråd.He was succeeded by Jacob August (Maribo) Stenfeldt. ^[1]

Bjørnsen was married to Petrea Cathrine Reiersen on 1 October 1777.

The building at Stengade 38 was constructed for Bjørnsen in 1802–03.^[2]

Bjørnsen died on 20 April 1820. His widow died on 26 Oct. 1833 i Helsingør. Their daughter Frederiche was married to the businessman Erich Engelbrecht Christophersen Holm.^[3]lsingør.