Marienborg
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Marienborg is the summer residence of Denmark's Prime Minister, and is frequently used for official purposes. It is situated on the shore of Lake Bagsvaerd (Danish: Bagsværd Sø) in Kongens Lyngby, 15 kilometres north of Copenhagen in North Zealand.
[edit] Private History
The main building was constructed around 1745, and in 1795 the property was named after the wife of then owner, Marie Lindencrone. Upon the death of the last private owner, C.L. David, a barrister and patron of the arts, Marienborg was bequeathed in 1960 to the Danish state as a summer residence for the Prime Minister in office.
In the 18th century, the region north of Copenhagen became popular for its scenic views and recreative opportunities with the surrounding meadows, woods and lakes, with many summer residences being built.
Many different owners have left their marks on Marienborg and its architecture. The interiors have also been modified repeatedly. Today, Marienborg stands out as a restored Classicist estate with a few carefully selected Modern accents.
[edit] Official History
The State officially took over Marienborg in January 1962.
The following Prime Ministers have used Marienborg during their term(s):
- Viggo Kampmann 1960 – 1962
- Jens Otto Krag 1962 – 1968, 1971 – 1972
- Hilmar Baunsgaard 1968 – 1971
- Anker Jørgensen 1972 – 1973; 1975 – 1982
- Poul Hartling 1973 – 1975
- Poul Schlüter 1982 – 1993
- Poul Nyrup Rasmussen 1993 – 2001
- Anders Fogh Rasmussen 2001 –
