Jens Otto Krag

Danish politician (1914-1978)
Person human Q441330
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Jens Otto Krag

Summary

Jens Otto Krag is a human[1]. He was born in Randers[2]. He was born on September 15, 1914[3]. He passed away in Skiveren[4]. He died on June 22, 1978[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], economist[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Randers[2], Jens Otto Krag…
  • Jens Otto Krag died in Skiveren[4].
  • Jens Otto Krag was born on September 15, 1914[3].
  • Jens Otto Krag died on June 22, 1978[5].
  • Burial took place at Vestre Cemetery[10].
  • Among Jens Otto Krag's spouses was Birgit Tengroth[11].
  • Among Jens Otto Krag's spouses was Helle Virkner[12].
  • A child of Jens Otto Krag was Søsser Krag[13].
  • A child of Jens Otto Krag was Peter Hansted[14].
  • Jens Otto Krag held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Jens Otto Krag's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Jens Otto Krag worked as an economist[7].
  • Jens Otto Krag's professions included politician[8].
  • Jens Otto Krag held the position of President of the Nordic Council[16].
  • Jens Otto Krag held the position of Prime Minister of Denmark[17].
  • Jens Otto Krag held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark[18].
  • Jens Otto Krag held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark[19].
  • Jens Otto Krag held the position of Prime Minister of Denmark[20].
  • Jens Otto Krag held the position of Minister for Employment[21].
  • Jens Otto Krag's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[22].
  • Jens Otto Krag received the Charlemagne Prize[23].
  • Jens Otto Krag is recorded as male[24].
  • Jens Otto Krag's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Jens Otto Krag was affiliated with the Social Democrats[26].
  • Jens Otto Krag's Commons category is recorded as Jens Otto Krag[27].

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Origins and Family

Jens Otto Krag was born in Randers[2]. He was born on September 15, 1914[3].

Education

Jens Otto Krag was educated at University of Copenhagen[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], economist[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include President of the Nordic Council[16], a position[28]; Prime Minister of Denmark[17], a public office[29], in Denmark[30], founded in 1848[31]; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark[18], a position[32], in Denmark[33], founded in 1848[34]; Minister for Employment[21], a position[35], in Denmark[36], founded in 1942[37]; and member of the Folketing[38], a member of parliament[39], in Kingdom of Denmark[40].

Recognition

Jens Otto Krag received the Charlemagne Prize[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Birgit Tengroth[11], an actor[41], 1915–1983[42], of Sweden[43] and Helle Virkner[12], an actor[44], 1925–2009[45], of Kingdom of Denmark[46], awarded the Bodil Honorary Award[47]. Children include Søsser Krag[13] and Peter Hansted[14]. Jens Otto Krag was affiliated with the Social Democrats[26].

Death and Burial

Jens Otto Krag died on June 22, 1978[5]. He died in Skiveren[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[48]. He is buried at Vestre Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Jens Otto Krag ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Jens Otto Krag born?

Jens Otto Krag's place of birth was Randers[2].

Where did Jens Otto Krag die?

Jens Otto Krag passed away in Skiveren[4].

Who was Jens Otto Krag married to?

Jens Otto Krag's spouses include Birgit Tengroth[11] and Helle Virkner[12].

What did Jens Otto Krag do for work?

Jens Otto Krag worked as diplomat[6], economist[7], and politician[8].

Where did Jens Otto Krag go to school?

Jens Otto Krag was educated at University of Copenhagen[22].

What awards did Jens Otto Krag receive?

Honors received include Charlemagne Prize[23].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . ft.dk. ft.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [38] . ft.dk. ft.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . karlspreis.de. Retrieved . karlspreis.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [48] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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