Mette Frederiksen
Prime Minister of Denmark since 2019
1977 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Prime Minister of Denmark since 2019
Born
November 19, 1977
Age
~49 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
politician, trade unionist
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in Aalborg
1977
Born in Aalborg (1977-11-19)
1993
EducationStudied at Aalborghus Gymnasium (1993–1996)
2002
AwardNina Bang Award
2011
PositionMinister for Employment (2011–2014)
2012
AwardTing Prize
2014
PositionJustice Minister of Denmark (2014–2015)
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Mette Frederiksen is a Danish politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Denmark since 2019 and the Leader of the Social Democrats since 2015. She is the second woman to hold either office and is also the youngest prime minister in Danish history.
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Who is Mette Frederiksen?+
Mette Frederiksen is a Danish politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Denmark since 2019 and the Leader of the Social Democrats since 2015. She is the second woman to hold either office and is also the youngest prime minister in Danish history.
What does the name Mette mean?+
The name Mette means "a female given name. Etymology: Contraction of Merete, from Margaret.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Mette Frederiksen born?+
Mette Frederiksen was born on November 19, 1977.
Name Meaning
a female given name. Etymology: Contraction of Merete, from Margaret.
The name Mette is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a female given name. Etymology: Contraction of Merete, from Margaret.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Mette — November 19, 1977
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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