Poul Schlüter

Prime Minister of Denmark from 1982 to 1993
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Summary

Poul Schlüter was born on April 3, 1929[1], in Tønder[2]. He died on May 27, 2021[3], in Bispebjerg Hospital[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (563 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Copenhagen[8]
  • Place of burial: Frederiksberg Old Cemetery[9]
  • Father: Johannes Valdemar Schlüter[10]
  • Mother: Else Katrine Holmskov[11]
  • Spouse: Lisbeth Schlüter[12], Anne Marie Vessel Schlüter[13]
  • Child: Peter Schlüter[14], Carina Harders[15]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[16]
  • Native language: Danish[17]
  • Position held: Prime Minister of Denmark[18], Justice Minister of Denmark[19], member of the Folketing[20], Member of the European Parliament[21], substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[22], National Chairman of the Young Conservatives[23]
  • Educated at: University of Copenhagen[24], Aarhus University[25], Haderslev Katedralskole[26]
  • Award received: Royal Order of the Polar Star[27], Robert Schuman Medal[28], Nersornaat in gold[29], Honorary craftsman[30], Order of the Dannebrog[31], Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana[32], Order of Orange-Nassau[33], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[34], Order of the White Rose of Finland[35], Order of the Oak Crown[36], Order of the White Elephant[37], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[38], Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[39], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[40]
  • Member of: Young Conservatives[41]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[42]
  • Sex or gender: male[43]
  • Member of political party: Conservative People's Party[44]
  • Commons category: Poul Schlüter[45]
  • Family name: Schlüter[46]
  • Given name: Poul[47]
  • Work location: Strasbourg[48], Brussels[49]

Why It Matters

Poul Schlüter has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Poul Schlüter born?

Poul Schlüter was born in Tønder[2].

Where did Poul Schlüter die?

Poul Schlüter passed away in Bispebjerg Hospital[4].

Who were Poul Schlüter's parents?

Poul Schlüter's father was Johannes Valdemar Schlüter[10]. Poul Schlüter's mother was Else Katrine Holmskov[11].

Who was Poul Schlüter married to?

Poul Schlüter's spouses include Lisbeth Schlüter[12] and Anne Marie Vessel Schlüter[13].

What did Poul Schlüter do for work?

Poul Schlüter worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].

Where did Poul Schlüter go to school?

Poul Schlüter was educated at University of Copenhagen[24], Aarhus University[25], and Haderslev Katedralskole[26].

What awards did Poul Schlüter receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Polar Star[27], Robert Schuman Medal[28], Nersornaat in gold[29], and Honorary craftsman[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . bt.dk. bt.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  4. [43] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . gravsted.dk. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . Members of the European Parliament. europarl.europa.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . Parliamentary Assembly Members A-Z since 1949. assembly.coe.int. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . konservativungdom.dk. konservativungdom.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  18. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [26] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  29. [29] ↑ . ina.gl. Retrieved . ina.gl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  32. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [34] ↑ . Ordens Honoríficas Portuguesas. Retrieved . ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  35. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  40. [40] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  41. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [41] ↑ . kristeligt-dagblad.dk. kristeligt-dagblad.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  43. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  44. [3] ↑ . DR Nyheder. Retrieved . dr.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  46. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  47. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  48. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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