Kjeld Olesen
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Kjeld Olesen (born 1932) is a Danish former Social Democratic politician.
He was a Member of Parliament 1966 – 1987 and served as Deputy Chairman of the Social Democratic Party in the 1970s. He served in several cabinet positions, most notably as Foreign Minister and Defence Minister. Following his exit from politics he resumed his old profession as a sailor.
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|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Knud Østergaard |
Defence Minister of Denmark October 11, 1971 – September 27, 1973 |
Succeeded by Orla Møller |
| Preceded by Niels Matthiasen |
Minister for Public Works February 26, 1977 – August 30, 1978 |
Succeeded by Ivar Hansen |
| Preceded by Henning Christophersen |
Foreign Minister of Denmark October 26, 1979 – September 10, 1982 |
Succeeded by Uffe Ellemann-Jensen |
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