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Hilmar Baunsgaard

Danish politician (1920-1989) · Denmark · On the map · Politicians · Died at 69

Hilmar Baunsgaard was a Danish politician who served as the prime minister of Denmark from 1968 to 1971. He was a member of the Danish Social Liberal Party and the party's leader from 1968 to 1975. He was preceded and succeeded by the Social Democratic leader of that time, Jens Otto Krag as prime minister.

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Between 1948 and 1951, Baunsgaard served as the chairman of Social Liberal Youth of Denmark. In 1957, he became a Member of Parliament. He also served as minister of commerce from 1961 to 1964 under Viggo Kampmann and Jens Otto Krag.

Country
Denmark
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 1989 · aged 69