Bendt Bendtsen
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Bendt Bendtsen (born March 25, 1954 in Odense) has been the leader of the Danish Conservative People's Party since August 5, 1999. He has been the Minister of Trade and Industry since 27 November 2001, in the Cabinet of Anders Fogh Rasmussen I and the Cabinet of Anders Fogh Rasmussen II. He also serves as deputy prime minister.
He has been member of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget) since September 21, 1994.
Before being elected to the Folketing, Bendt Bendtsen worked in the police in Odense, and as a member of the Odense town council.
[edit] References
- CV - From Folketinget.
- History of the Conservative People's Party - From their official webpage.
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Pia Christmas-Møller |
Leader of the Conservative People's Party August 5, 1999– |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Office created |
Deputy Prime Minister November 27, 2001 – |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Ole Stavad |
Minister of Trade and Industry November 27, 2001 – |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Marianne Jelved |
Minister of Nordic Cooperation November 27, 2001 – June 18, 2002 |
Succeeded by Flemming Hansen |
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