Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Poul Schlüter

Role / Field:

Danish politician who served as Prime Minister of Denmark from 1982 to 1993.

Born:

1929-04-03

Died:

2021-05-27

Century / Era:

1929s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Poul Holmskov Schlüter (Danish pronunciation: [ˈpʰʌwl ˈhʌlmskʌw ˈʃlytɐ]; 3 April 1929 – 27 May 2021) was a Danish politician who served as Prime Minister of Denmark from 1982 to 1993. He was the first (and to date, only) member of the Conservative People's Party to become prime minister, as well as the first conservative to hold the office since 1901. Schlüter was a member of the Folketing (Danish parliament) for the Conservative People's Party from 1964 to 1994. He was also Chairman of the Conservative People's Party from 1974 to 1977 and from 1981 to 1993.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Schlüter's paternal grandfather was a bricklayer from Holstein, who had moved to Tønder and married a Dane. His family was not immune to the antagonisms that developed in North Schleswig between the Danish majority and the German minority following the 1920 Schleswig plebiscites. Born in Tønder, south Jutland, he graduated from the University of Copenhagen in 1957 with a law degree, and joined the bar in 1960. In 1964, Schlüter was elected to the Folketing for the Conservative People's Party. He was elected leader of the Conservatives from 1974, defeating Erik Ninn-Hansen.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

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