About Carl Petersen
Lived 1894 – 1984 (aged 90). Carl Petersen was a Danish politician.
Carl Petersen (1 May 1894 – 21 May 1984) was a Danish politician, representing the Social Democratic Party in Parliament (Folketinget). He served as Minister for Public Works in 1945, 1947 to 1950 and again from 1953 to 1955, Minister for Agriculture in 1950, and Minister of the Interior from 30 August 1955 to 28 May 1957.
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Who was Carl Petersen?
Danish politician
When was Carl Petersen born?
Carl Petersen was born on 1 May 1894 in Denmark.
When did Carl Petersen die?
Carl Petersen died on 21 May 1984.
What was Carl Petersen's occupation?
Carl Petersen was a politician.
What nationality was Carl Petersen?
Carl Petersen was Danish.
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· DBpedia: Carl Petersen (Danish politician)
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