Agnethe Davidsen
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Agnethe Davidsen was the first female government minister
in Greenland
. Most recently, she served over 14 years as mayor
of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, until her sudden death aged 60.
In 1983, Davidsen was appointed to the Parliament (Landsting)
as substitute for Hans Pavia Rosing, representing the social democrat-oriented Forward (Siumut) party
. Later that year, she was appointed as Member of Parliament
for social affairs (a position similar to a governmental minister
), thereby becoming the first female member of the Landsstyret.
In 1989, she was elected to the city council
of Nuuk
, again under the banner of the Forward party, and between 1989 and 1991 held the position of second vice mayor. After the election of 1991, she was appointed first vice mayor and in 1993, she became the mayor of the city and presiding officer of the city council.
In 1997, Davidsen was inducted by Queen Margrethe II
into the Order of the Dannebrog
Minister (government)
A minister is a politician who holds significant public office in a national or regional government. Senior ministers are members of the cabinet....
in Greenland
Greenland
Greenland is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Though physiographically a part of the continent of North America, Greenland has been politically and culturally associated with Europe for...
. Most recently, she served over 14 years as mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, until her sudden death aged 60.
In 1983, Davidsen was appointed to the Parliament (Landsting)
Parliament of Greenland
The Parliament of Greenland is the legislature in the government of Greenland, an autonomous province of Denmark. The government of Greenland is also called Home Rule of Greenland. 16 seats are needed for a majority....
as substitute for Hans Pavia Rosing, representing the social democrat-oriented Forward (Siumut) party
Forward (Greenland)
Forward is a social-democratic political party in Greenland and a consultative member of the Socialist International. It is led by Aleqa Hammond, member of the Greenlandic Parliament, who is the first woman ever to lead the party...
. Later that year, she was appointed as Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for social affairs (a position similar to a governmental minister
Minister (government)
A minister is a politician who holds significant public office in a national or regional government. Senior ministers are members of the cabinet....
), thereby becoming the first female member of the Landsstyret.
In 1989, she was elected to the city council
City council
A city council or town council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.-Australia & NZ:Because of the differences in legislation between the States, the exact definition of a City Council varies...
of Nuuk
Nuuk
Nuuk, is the capital of Greenland, the northernmost capital in North America and the largest city in Greenland. Located in the Nuup Kangerlua fjord, the city lies on the eastern shore of the Labrador Sea and on the west coast of Sermersooq. Nuuk is the largest cultural and economic center in...
, again under the banner of the Forward party, and between 1989 and 1991 held the position of second vice mayor. After the election of 1991, she was appointed first vice mayor and in 1993, she became the mayor of the city and presiding officer of the city council.
In 1997, Davidsen was inducted by Queen Margrethe II
Margrethe II of Denmark
Margrethe II is the Queen regnant of the Kingdom of Denmark. In 1972 she became the first female monarch of Denmark since Margaret I, ruler of the Scandinavian countries in 1375-1412 during the Kalmar Union.-Early life:...
into the Order of the Dannebrog
Order of the Dannebrog
The Order of the Dannebrog is an Order of Denmark, instituted in 1671 by Christian V. It resulted from a move in 1660 to break the absolutism of the nobility. The Order was only to comprise 50 noble Knights in one class plus the Master of the Order, i.e. the Danish monarch, and his sons...
External links
- Sermitsiak.gl: Agnethe Davidsen dies at 60, 25 November 2007
- Agnethe Davidsen on IMDb.com