About Harald Scavenius
Lived 1873 – 1939 (aged 65). Harald Scavenius was a Danish diplomat and politician.
Harald Roger Erik Julius Christian de Scavenius (27 May 1873 – 24 April 1939) was Danish foreign minister from 5 May 1920 to 9 October 1922.
Before this appointment, he had previously occupied the position of Danish ambassador to Russia. Unlike his first cousin, Erik Scavenius, he advocated a strong anti-Communist policy and opposed Danish diplomatic recognition of the Soviet Union. Regarding the Schleswig issue, he advocated a minimalist strategy, arguing that Denmark should only regain areas in which Danes were in a majority, believing that any other policy of action would place Denmark in great risk of German revanchism.
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Who was Harald Scavenius?
Danish politician and diplomat (1873–1939)
When was Harald Scavenius born?
Harald Scavenius was born on 27 May 1873 in Gjorslev.
When did Harald Scavenius die?
Harald Scavenius died on 24 April 1939 in The Hague.
What was Harald Scavenius's occupation?
Harald Scavenius was a diplomat and politician.
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Harald Scavenius was Danish.
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