Anders Ejnar Andersen (1912–2006) was a Danish politician who was a member of Venstre and held various government posts, including minister finance and minister of economic affairs in the 1970s and 1980s.
Anders Ejnar Andersen | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Economic Affairs | |
| In office 10 September 1982 – 10 September 1987 | |
| Prime Minister | Poul Schlüter |
| Preceded by | Ivar Nørgaard |
| Succeeded by | Knud Enggaard |
| In office 30 August 1978 – 26 October 1979 | |
| Prime Minister | Anker Jørgensen |
| Preceded by | Per Hækkerup |
| Succeeded by | Ivar Nørgaard |
| Minister for Taxation | |
| In office 30 August 1978 – 26 October 1979 | |
| Prime Minister | Anker Jørgensen |
| Preceded by | Jens Kampmann |
| Succeeded by | Karl Hjortnæs |
| Minister for Finance | |
| In office 19 December 1973 – 13 February 1975 | |
| Prime Minister | Poul Hartling |
| Preceded by | Henry Grünbaum |
| Succeeded by | Knud Heinesen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 October 1912 Voldby, Denmark |
| Died | 13 April 2006 (aged 93) Voldby, Denmark |
| Political party | Venstre |
| Spouse |
Karen Margrethe Bilde Sørensen
(m. 1937) |
Early life and education
editAndersen was born in Voldby on 1 October 1912.[1] He attended Ladelund agricultural school in the period 1935–1936.[1]
Career
editAndersen was member of the Danish parliament for the Venstre representing Aarhus County and then Randers County.[1] He was first elected to the Parliament in 1953 and served there from 1953 to 1979 and from 1981 to 1984.[2]
Andersen was the minister of finance in the cabinet led by Poul Hartling from 19 December 1973 to 13 February 1975.[3] Then he served as the minister of economic affairs and minister of taxation between 30 August 1978 and 26 October 1979 in the cabinet of Anker Jørgensen.[4] Andersen also served as the minister of economic affairs from 10 September 1982 to 10 September 1987 in the cabinet led by Poul Schlüter.[3][5] Following the end of his tenure Andersen retired from politics.[2]
Personal life and death
editAndersen married Karen Margrethe Bilde Sørensen in Voldby on 10 October 1937.[3] He had a farm near Voldby.[1] He died in Voldby on 13 April 2006 and was buried there.[4]
Awards
editAndersen was awarded the Commander 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog in 1979.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Anders Andersen (V)" (in Danish). Folketinget. Archived from the original on 13 September 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ a b c "Anders Andersen". arkiv.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "Anders Andersen (politiker)". Dansk Biografisk Leksikon (in Danish). 13 July 2012. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Tidligere økonomiminister Anders Andersen død". Politiken (in Danish). 14 April 2006. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ Tage Kaarsted (23 April 2023). "Anders Andersen". Den Store Danske Encyklopædi (in Danish).