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Michael Hyldgaard

b. 1964

Danish Chief of Defence

Military officer
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About Michael Hyldgaard

Born 1964. Michael Hyldgaard is a Danish military officer.

Michael Wiggers Hyldgaard (born 18 July 1964) is a Danish general who has been the Chief of Defence since 1 June 2025. He served from 1983-1993 in the Zealand Life Regiment. In 1993 he was trained as a jaeger soldier. From 2007 to 2010 he was commander of the Jaeger Corps. Until his appointment, he was the Commander of the Special Operations Command since 1 July 2023. He was appointed acting Chief of Defence on 3 April 2024 after Flemming Lentfer was relieved of duty due to the fact that Deputy Prime Minister of Denmark and Minister for Defence Troels Lund Poulsen had lost confidence in him in the wake of the case of the Iver Huitfeldt-class frigate and the long-standing problems with the weapons systems onboard the frigate.

Education Royal Danish Defence College (1999-2001) Danish Army Officers' College (1985-1988, 1991-1993) Danish Army Sergeants' School (1984-1984)

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Important facts

Born
18 July 1964, Ringsted
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Military officer
Nationality
Kingdom of Denmark
Education
Royal Danish Army Officers Academy, Sjællandske Livregiment, Royal Danish Defence College
Positions held
Danish Chief of Defence
Employers
Defence Command, Sjællandske Livregiment, Jaeger Corps, Eastern Regional Command (Denmark)
Awards
Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog; Army Long Service Medal; NATO Non-Article 5 medal for ISAF; NATO medal for the former Yugoslavia; Order of Viesturs, 2nd class; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
Also known as
Michael Wiggers Hyldgaard

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Hyldgaard?

Danish Chief of Defence

When was Michael Hyldgaard born?

Michael Hyldgaard was born on 18 July 1964 in Ringsted.

What is Michael Hyldgaard's occupation?

Michael Hyldgaard is a military officer.

What nationality is Michael Hyldgaard?

Michael Hyldgaard is Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Hyldgaard

· Wikidata: Q125304893

· DBpedia: Michael Hyldgaard

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