Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Danish retired politician, former Prime Minister of Denmark
1966 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Danish retired politician, former Prime Minister of Denmark
Born
December 14, 1966
Age
~60 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
politician
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in Rødovre
1966
Born in Rødovre (1966-12-14)
1987
EducationStudied at University of Copenhagen (1987–1994)
1992
EducationStudied at College of Europe (1992–1993)
1999
PositionMember of the European Parliament (1999–2004)
2005
Positionmember of the Folketing
2005
AwardTing Prize
About
Helle Thorning-Schmidt is a Danish retired politician who served as the 26th Prime Minister of Denmark from 2011 to 2015, and Leader of the Social Democrats from 2005 to 2015. She is the first woman to have held each post. Following defeat in 2015, she announced that she would step down as both Danish Prime Minister and Social Democratic party leader. Ending her political career in April 2016, she was the chief executive of the NGO Save the Children until June 2019.
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Who is Helle Thorning-Schmidt?+
Helle Thorning-Schmidt is a Danish retired politician who served as the 26th Prime Minister of Denmark from 2011 to 2015, and Leader of the Social Democrats from 2005 to 2015. She is the first woman to have held each post. Following defeat in 2015, she announced that she would step down as both Dani
What does the name Helle mean?+
The name Helle means "unisex given name". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Helle Thorning-Schmidt born?+
Helle Thorning-Schmidt was born on December 14, 1966.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Helle is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Helle
Helle — December 14, 1966
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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