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Gunnar Martens

b. 1940

Danish colonial administrator

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About Gunnar Martens

Born 1940. Gunnar Martens is a Danish civil servant.

Gunnar Martens (born 1940) is a Danish official who was the third High Commissioner of Greenland, holding this position from 1 July 1995 to 31 March 2002. He became a first class knight of the Order of the Dannebrog in 2001.

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Important facts

Born

1940

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Civil servant

Nationality

Kingdom of Denmark

Positions held

High Commissioner of Greenland

Awards

Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog; Nersornaat in gold

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Gunnar Martens's

Henry Cohen, 1st Baron Cohen of Birkenhead

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gunnar Martens?

Danish colonial administrator

When was Gunnar Martens born?

Gunnar Martens was born in 1940.

What is Gunnar Martens's occupation?

Gunnar Martens is a civil servant.

What nationality is Gunnar Martens?

Gunnar Martens is Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gunnar Martens

· Wikidata: Q11339434

· DBpedia: Gunnar Martens

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