About Jørgen Lyng
Born 1934. Jørgen Lyng is a Danish military personnel.
Jørgen Lyng (born 7 March 1934), is a retired Danish general and a former Chief of Defence of Denmark.
As a young soldier Lyng received training from SAS, this training among other, enabled him to help establish and complete training for Jægerkorpset.
He was made Chief of Defence in 1989, only a week before the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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Who is Jørgen Lyng?
Danish military personnel
When was Jørgen Lyng born?
Jørgen Lyng was born on 7 March 1934 in Aalborg.
What is Jørgen Lyng's occupation?
Jørgen Lyng is a military personnel.
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Jørgen Lyng is Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jørgen Lyng. https://biography.guide/jorgen-lyng/
MLA: "Jørgen Lyng." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jorgen-lyng/.
Chicago: "Jørgen Lyng." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jorgen-lyng/.
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