About Per Berthelsen
Born 1950. Per Berthelsen is a Danish politician, musician and teacher.
Per Berthelsen (born 12 February 1950) is a Greenlandic politician and musician.
He was first elected to the municipal council in Nuuk Municipality in 1993, and was first elected to the national parliament in 1993 as a member for Siumut. In 2002, he broke with Siumut to found Demokraatit (Democrats), where he served as party leader. He left the party in 2008 and returned to Siumut. In the 2025 Greenlandic elections, he was re-elected on the Demokraatit list.
He was one of the founding members of the pioneering Greenlandic rock band Sumé.
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Who is Per Berthelsen?
Greenlandic politician (born 1950)
When was Per Berthelsen born?
Per Berthelsen was born in 1950 in Qeqertarsuaq.
What is Per Berthelsen's occupation?
Per Berthelsen is a politician, musician and teacher.
What nationality is Per Berthelsen?
Per Berthelsen is Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Per Berthelsen. https://biography.guide/per-berthelsen/
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