Deuntzer government

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Johan Henrik Deuntzer

The Deuntzer government was formed in Denmark on July 24, 1901 by Johan Henrik Deuntzer from Venstre and replaced the Sehested government . The Deuntzer government was in office until January 14, 1905, when it was replaced by the JC Christensen government.

After winning the Folketing elections on April 3, 1901, Deuntzer formed the first government of the “left” liberal Venstre. The following liberal policies, with the approval of King Christian IX. was perceived as a system change ( system pins) . In 1901 Denmark received a parliamentary system of government , with the result that the king could not appoint a prime minister against the informal will of parliament.

In the elections of June 16, 1903, the government was confirmed and suffered only minor losses. Iceland , which remained with Denmark in 1814, was given an autonomous constitution because of stronger national efforts. In 1904 there was also a referendum that an Icelander should fill the ministerial post for Iceland in Denmark and represent his country externally. The first local minister for Iceland was Hannes Hafstein . The country-wide village school system was also introduced.

Election results

Results of the election to the Folketing on April 3, 1901

Political party be right Percentage Mandates Gains / losses (+/-)
The folly Venstre 96,481 44.7 76 +13
Højre 54,103 25.1 8th −8
Social democrats 38,398 17.8 14th +2
Det Moderate Venstre 26,993 12.5 16 −7
voter turnout 61.1 percent

Results of the election to the Folketing on June 16, 1903

Political party be right Percentage Mandates Gains / losses (+/-)
The folly Venstre 113,000 49.3 74 −2
Højre 49.109 21.4 12 +4
Social democrats 48.117 21.0 16 +2
Det Moderate Venstre 19,149 8.3 12 −4

minister

Department Official
Prime Minister
Foreign Minister 		Johan Henrik Deuntzer
Finance minister Christopher Hage
Interior minister Enevold Sørensen
Minister of Justice also
Minister for Iceland until January 31, 1904 		Peter Adler Alberti
Minister for Church and Education Jens Christian Christensen
Minister of War Wilhelm Hermann Oluf Madsen
Naval Minister Ferdinand Henrik Jøhnke
Minister for Public Works Viggo Hørup
from February 15, 1902 : Christopher Hage
Minister of Agriculture Ole Hansen
Minister for Iceland from January 31, 1904 : Hannes Hafstein

Background literature

  • The big Ploetz. The Encyclopedia of World History , Verlag Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 35th edition, 2008, p. 1104, ISBN 978-3-525-32008-2

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