Thue Christiansen
Greenlandic politician and designer of the Greenland flag
About Thue Christiansen
Lived 1940 – 2022 (aged 82). Thue Christiansen was a Danish politician, artist and teacher.
Thue Christiansen (25 February 1940 – 26 June 2022) was a Greenlandic politician, teacher, and visual artist. He is best known as the designer of the flag of Greenland, which was adopted on 21 June 1985. A trained teacher, Christiansen was elected to the Inatsisartut for Siumut in 1979, when Greenland was granted home rule. He was 82.
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Who was Thue Christiansen?
Greenlandic politician and designer of the Greenland flag (1940–2022)
When was Thue Christiansen born?
Thue Christiansen was born on 25 February 1940 in Maamorilik.
When did Thue Christiansen die?
Thue Christiansen died on 26 June 2022 in Hals.
What was Thue Christiansen's occupation?
Thue Christiansen was a politician, artist and teacher.
What nationality was Thue Christiansen?
Thue Christiansen was Danish.
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· Wikipedia: Thue Christiansen
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