Poul Hartling
Poul Hartling | |
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Knud Børge Andersen | |
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Born | Copenhagen, Denmark | 14 August 1914
Died | 30 April 2000 Copenhagen, Denmark | (aged 85)
Political party | Venstre |
Poul Hartling (14 August 1914 – 30 April 2000) was a Danish politician and diplomat. He was leader of Venstre from 1965 to 1977, and served as Prime Minister of Denmark from 1973 to 1975. Prior to that, he served as foreign minister from 1968 to 1971 under Hilmar Baunsgaard. From 1978 to 1985, he served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Career
Hartling graduated in theology 1939, became ordained as a priest, and later headed a teacher's seminary. He was a member of parliament 1957–1960, and again 1964–1977, and party leader 1965–1977. Hartling served as
Hartling then left Danish politics to work for the United Nations. He was the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) from 1978 until 1985. In 1981 Hartling accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the UNHCR.[1]
Hartling died 30 April 2000 in Copenhagen. He is buried with his wife Elsebeth in Hørsholm.[2]
References
- ^ "1981 - Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)". un.org. United Nations. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Paul Hartling". Gravsted (in Danish). Retrieved 11 January 2023.
Bibliography
- Morgan, Robin, ed. (1996). Sisterhood is Global: The International Women's Movement Anthology. New York: ISBN 9781558611603.[relevant?]