About Jørgen Garde
Lived 1939 – 1996 (aged 57). Jørgen Garde was a Danish naval officer and admiral.
Hans Jørgen Garde (22 January 1939 in Frederiksberg – 3 August 1996 on Vágar, Faroe Islands) was a Danish admiral.
Garde was the Danish Chief of Defence from 1 April 1996 until his death. Garde died when the Gulfstream III he was travelling in with his wife, Anna Garde, crashed during final approach to Vágar Airport in bad weather and poor visibility. He was the first foreigner to be awarded the gold medal of the United States Naval Institute.
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Who was Jørgen Garde?
Danish admiral
When was Jørgen Garde born?
Jørgen Garde was born on 22 January 1939 in Frederiksberg Municipality.
When did Jørgen Garde die?
Jørgen Garde died on 3 August 1996 in Vágar.
What was Jørgen Garde's occupation?
Jørgen Garde was a naval officer and admiral.
What nationality was Jørgen Garde?
Jørgen Garde was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jørgen Garde. https://biography.guide/jorgen-garde/
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