About Fanny Jensen
Lived 1890 – 1969 (aged 79). Fanny Jensen was a Danish politician and trade unionist.
Fanny Jensen (1890–1969) was a Danish minister without portfolio and the first female holder of a political office in Denmark. Representing Socialdemokratiet, she was a member of parliament from 1947 to 1953. She worked at Kirks Telefonfabrikker in Horsens when she was young and was chairman of the union for women, the Danish Women Workers' Union, at its Horsens chapter from 1912 to 1935.
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Who was Fanny Jensen?
Danish politician (1890-1969)
When was Fanny Jensen born?
Fanny Jensen was born on 11 October 1890 in Horsens.
When did Fanny Jensen die?
Fanny Jensen died on 9 December 1969 in Odense.
What was Fanny Jensen's occupation?
Fanny Jensen was a politician and trade unionist.
What nationality was Fanny Jensen?
Fanny Jensen was Danish.
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