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Josef Motzfeldt
Greenlandic politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Josef Tuusi Motzfeldt[1][2] (born 24 November 1941) is a Greenlandic politician of Inuit and German descent.[citation needed] He served as Minister for Finance and Foreign Affairs in the Greenland government of 2009–2013. During his political career, Motzfeldt had been president of the West Nordic Council, a member of the Parliament of Greenland, leader of the Inuit Ataqatigiit party and the Chairman of Parliament.[citation needed] His daughter is Nukâka Coster-Waldau, a Greenlandic singer and actress.
Quick Facts Minister for Finance and Foreign Affairs, President West Nordic Council ...
Josef Motzfeldt | |
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Minister for Finance and Foreign Affairs | |
In office 2009–2013 | |
President West Nordic Council | |
Member of Parliament of Greenland | |
Leader Inuit Community Party | |
Personal details | |
Born | Josef Tuusi Motzfeldt (1941-11-24) 24 November 1941 (age 82) Igaliko, South Greenland |
Citizenship | Kingdom of Denmark |
Nationality | Greenlandic |
Children | Nukâka Coster-Waldau |
Relatives | Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (son-in-law) |
Occupation | Politician |
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