About Sigvard Munk
Lived 1891 – 1983 (aged 91). Sigvard Munk was a Danish politician.
Sigvard Munk (April 17, 1891 – April 10, 1983) was a Danish politician for the Social Democratic Party. From 1956 to 1962, he was the Lord Mayor of Copenhagen.
In 1943, while mayor of the social area, he took the initiative of evacuating the Torah scrolls of the Synagogue of Copenhagen.
He died a week prior to his 92nd birthday.
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Who was Sigvard Munk?
Danish politician (1891-1983)
When was Sigvard Munk born?
Sigvard Munk was born on 17 April 1891 in Horsens.
When did Sigvard Munk die?
Sigvard Munk died on 10 April 1983 in Copenhagen.
What was Sigvard Munk's occupation?
Sigvard Munk was a politician.
What nationality was Sigvard Munk?
Sigvard Munk was Danish.
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