Anders Sandøe Ørsted

Danish politician, 3rd Prime Minister

Anders Sandøe Ørsted - Danish politician, 3rd Prime Minister
Born

December 21st, 1778
246 years ago

Died

1860
165 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Denmark

Links & References

Served as the 3rd Prime Minister of Denmark from 1853 to 1854. Held various legal and political positions throughout a career in public service. Contributed to the development of Danish law and governance during a period of political change. Played a role in the establishment of constitutional monarchy in Denmark. Engaged in legislative reforms and worked to modernize the Danish legal system.

Served as 3rd Prime Minister of Denmark

Contributed to constitutional reforms

Influenced Danish legal development

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