Thor Pedersen
Thor Pedersen (born June 14, 1945 in Gentofte ) is a right-wing liberal Danish politician, former minister and President of the Danish Parliament from 2007 to 2011 .
Life
Pedersen studied political science at the University of Copenhagen , where he received his master's degree in 1978 .
From 1974 to 1986 he was a member of the Helsinge municipal council and held the office of mayor from 1978 to 1986. Pedersen was a member of the Folketing from January 1985 to September 2011 . In the course of his political career he held various ministerial posts. Pedersen was Minister for Housing from March 12, 1986 to September 10, 1987, Minister of the Interior from September 10, 1987 to January 25, 1993 , Minister for Nordic Cooperation from June 3, 1988 to November 18, 1992. November 1992 to January 25, 1993 Minister of Economics, and from November 27, 2001 to November 23, 2007 Minister of Finance .
From November 28, 2007 to October 4, 2011 he was President of the Folketing.
Web links
- CV at Folketinget.dk
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SURNAME | Pedersen, Thor |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Danish politician, member of the Folketing, Minister |
DATE OF BIRTH | June 14, 1945 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Gentofte |