Hans Peter Hansen

Hans Peter Hansen (1872–1953) was a Danish journalist and politician. He held various posts, including minister of defense, minister of finance and speaker of the Folketing. He was a member of the Social Democrats which he represented at the Parliament between 1913 and 1945.

Biography Hansen was born on 6 October 1872. From 1894 he became a congress member of the Social Democrats and between 1906 and 1915 he was part of its main board. On 1 June 1933 he was appointed minister of finance and remained in office until his resignation in 1937.