Erik Eriksen
Danish politician and Prime Minister
Born
November 20th, 1902
122 years ago
Died
1972
53 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Denmark
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Served as a member of the Danish Parliament and held the position of Prime Minister from 1950 to 1953. Contributed to the development of social welfare policies during tenure. Focused on strengthening Denmark's international relations and economic development. Worked on fostering collaboration within the Nordic countries and enhancing educational reforms.
Served as Prime Minister of Denmark
Advocated for social welfare policies
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