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Jann Sjursen

b. 1963

Danish politician

Politician Teacher Organizational worker
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About Jann Sjursen

Born 1963. Jann Sjursen is a Danish politician, teacher and organizational worker.

Jann Sjursen (born 23 October 1963, in Næstved) is a teacher and a Danish politician representing the Christian People's Party. In 1986 he was elected secretary general of the Nordic Christian Democratic Youth and from 1987 till 1989 he was chairman of the Christian People's Party's Youth. In 1990 he was elected party leader at only 26 years of age. This signified a change of the parties profile and themes such as the environment were emphasized more. He stayed party leader till 2002. Together with Flemming Kofod-Svendsen, his predecessor as party leader, he entered the first government of Poul Nyrup Rasmussen in 1993 as Minister of Energy.

After his political career he was secretary general of the humanitarian and development agency Caritas Denmark.

He left the party in 2007 because of his disagreement with the party's approach to abortion.

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Important facts

Born
20 October 1963, Frederiksberg
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, teacher, organizational worker
Nationality
Kingdom of Denmark
Positions held
Member of the Folketing

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jann Sjursen?

Danish politician

When was Jann Sjursen born?

Jann Sjursen was born on 20 October 1963 in Frederiksberg.

What is Jann Sjursen's occupation?

Jann Sjursen is a politician, teacher and organizational worker.

What nationality is Jann Sjursen?

Jann Sjursen is Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jann Sjursen

· Wikidata: Q127718

· DBpedia: Jann Sjursen

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