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List of Prime Ministers of Denmark - Definition and Overview |
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This is a list over the heads of government in Denmark, from the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in 1849 until present. The King or Queen is head of state.
From 1848, when A. W. Moltke took precedecy of the Danish Council of State (ie. the privy council), to1918, the head of government wore the title of President of the Council (Konseilspræsident). From 1918 until present, the head of government is known as the Prime Minister (Statsminister).
List of Council Presidents (1848-1918)
Prime Minister (Statsminister) (1918-present)
Note:
¹ 1943-1945: during the occupation of Denmark by Nazi Germany, the country was without a responsible Prime Minister. The work of the government were instead led by the heads of the different departments (departementschefstyre).
External link
Prime Ministers Office (http://www.stm.dk/)
See also:
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