Victor Gram
Danish politician (1910–1969)
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Victor Gram (30 January 1910 – 12 February 1969) was a Danish politician who was a member of the Social Democrats. He was the minister of defence between 1962 and 1968 and a long-term member of the Parliament (1943–1969).
Victor Gram | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 15 November 1962 – 2 February 1968 | |
| Prime Minister | Jens Otto Krag |
| Preceded by | Poul Hansen |
| Succeeded by | Erik Ninn-Hansen |
| Member of the Folketing | |
| In office 3 April 1943 – 12 February 1969 | |
| Constituency | Vejle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Victor Bernhard Gram[1] 30 January 1910 Højby, Denmark |
| Died | 12 February 1969 (aged 59) Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Resting place | Fredericia, Denmark |
| Party | Social Democrats |
Biography
Gram was born in Højby on 30 January 1910.[2][3] At age 16 he became a member of the Social Democratic Youth of Denmark which he headed between 1942 and 1946.[3] Then he joined the Social Democrats and served at the Parliament from 3 April 1943 to 12 February 1969.[3] On 15 November 1962 Gram was appointed minister of defense.[3] He remained in the post until 2 February 1968.[2] The cabinets were headed by Prime Minister Jens Otto Krag.[4]
Gram died in Copenhagen on 12 February 1969 and was buried in Fredericia.[3]
