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Knud Kristensen

1880 – 1962

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Knud Kristensen was Prime Minister of Denmark from 7 November 1945 to 13 November 1947 in the first elected government after the German occupation of Denmark during World War II. After the October 1945 election, Knud Kristensen formed the Cabinet of Knud Kristensen, a minority government consisting only of his liberal party.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
October 26, 1880
Hover Parish
Date of death
September 28, 1962
Humlebæk
Citizenship

Kingdom of Denmark

Occupations & fields
politician
Awards & honours
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog
Field and occupation
politik, Dánsko
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