Josef Tuusi Motzfeldt[1][2] (born 24 November 1941) is a Greenlandic politician of Inuit and German descent.[citation needed] He served as Minister for Finance and Foreign Affairs in the Greenland government of 2009–2013. During his political career, Motzfeldt had been president of the West Nordic Council, a member of the Parliament of Greenland, leader of the Inuit Ataqatigiit party and the Chairman of Parliament.[citation needed] His daughter is Nukâka Coster-Waldau, a Greenlandic singer and actress.
Josef Motzfeldt | |
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| Minister for Finance and Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 2009–2013 | |
| President West Nordic Council | |
| Member of Parliament of Greenland | |
| Leader Inuit Community Party | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Josef Tuusi Motzfeldt 24 November 1941 Igaliko, South Greenland |
| Citizenship | Kingdom of Denmark |
| Nationality | Greenlandic |
| Children | Nukâka Coster-Waldau |
| Relatives | Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (son-in-law) |
| Occupation | Politician |
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edit- ^ Josef Tuusi Motzfeldt, ia.gl
- ^ Official Visit of Josef ”Tuusi” Motzfeldt in the Czech Republic, mzv.cz, 10.09.2010
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