Kjeld Olesen
Kjeld Olesen (born 8 July 1932, in Copenhagen) is a Danish former Social Democratic politician.[1]
He was a Member of Parliament 1966–1987 and served as Deputy Chairman of the Social Democratic Party in the 1970s. He served in several cabinet positions, most notably as Foreign Minister and Defence Minister. Following his exit from politics he resumed his old profession as a sailor.
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This article is based on the corresponding article on the Danish Wikipedia, accessed on 3 May 2006.
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