Jens Otto Krag
Danish politician (1914-1978)
1914 — 1978
Quick Facts
Profession
Danish politician (1914-1978)
Born
September 15, 1914
Died
1978 (age ~64)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
politician, economist, diplomat
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in RandersDied in Skiveren
1914
Born in Randers (1914-09-15)
1952
Positionmember of the Folketing
1953
PositionMinister for Employment (1953–1957)
1958
PositionMinister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (1958–1962)
1962
PositionPrime Minister of Denmark (1962–1968)
1966
PositionMinister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (1966–1967)
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Jens Otto Krag was a Danish politician, who served as the prime minister of Denmark from 1962 to 1968 and again from 1971 to 1972, and as leader of the Social Democrats from 1962 to 1972. He was president of the Nordic Council in 1971.
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Who is Jens Otto Krag?+
Jens Otto Krag was a Danish politician, who served as the prime minister of Denmark from 1962 to 1968 and again from 1971 to 1972, and as leader of the Social Democrats from 1962 to 1972. He was president of the Nordic Council in 1971.
What does the name Jens mean?+
The name Jens means "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is of German origin.
When was Jens Otto Krag born?+
Jens Otto Krag was born on September 15, 1914.
When did Jens Otto Krag die?+
Jens Otto Krag died in 1978, at approximately 64 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.
The name Jens is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jens — September 15, 1914
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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