About Rasmus Hansen
Lived 1896 – 1971 (aged 75). Rasmus Hansen was a Danish politician and journalist.
Hans Rasmus Hansen (16 August 1896 – 10 October 1971) was a Danish politician and a cabinet minister. He was the minister of defense for two terms: between 1947 and 1950 and between 1953 and 1956.He was also a long-term member of the Parliament for Social Democrats from 1936 to 1964.
Early life and education Rasmus Hansen born in Kolding on 16 August 1896. In 1936 he was elected to the Parliament for the Social Democrats where he served until 1964. His second term as minister of defense was between 30 September 1953 and 25 May 1956, and he served in the cabinets led by Hans Hedtoft and then by H. C. Hansen during this second period.
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Who was Rasmus Hansen?
Danish politician (1896–1971)
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Rasmus Hansen was born on 16 August 1896 in Kolding.
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Rasmus Hansen died on 10 October 1971 in Copenhagen.
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Rasmus Hansen was a politician and journalist.
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Rasmus Hansen was Danish.
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