Jóannes Eidesgaard
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Jóannes Dan Eidesgaard (born 19 April 1951) is a former Faroese politician. He was the Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands from 2004, starting shortly after the general election of 20 January 2004, until 26 September 2008, when a new coalition took office. He served as Finance Minister from 1996 to 1998 and again from 2008 to 2011. He was a member of the Danish Folketing representing the Faroe Islands from 11 March 1998 until 20 November 2001.
Quick Facts Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands, Deputy ...
Jóannes Eidesgaard | |
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Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands | |
In office 3 February 2004 – 26 September 2008 | |
Deputy | Høgni Hoydal |
Preceded by | Anfinn Kallsberg |
Succeeded by | Kaj Leo Johannesen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1951-04-19) 19 April 1951 (age 73) Tvøroyri, Suðuroy |
Political party | Føroya Javnaðarflokkur |
Spouse | Anita Joensen |
Children | 2 |
Profession | Senior-school teacher |
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