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Erling Olsen

Danish politician (1927-2011) · Denmark · On the map · Politicians · Died at 84

Erling Olsen was a Danish politician for the Social Democrats. He was member of parliament 1964-66, 1971-73 and 1975-98, and was member of four Danish governments as minister of housing 1978-82 and minister of justice 1993-94. Olsen was Speaker of the Folketing from 1994 to 1998.

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Honorary Doctorate of Roskilde University2010

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He was professor of economics and the founder and first Dean of Roskilde University 1971-73. A man of many original ideas, he helped create the University of the Arctic, a so-called university without walls.

Country
Denmark
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2011 · aged 84