10 Facts About Knud Heinesen

Knud Heinesen was a Danish economist and politician who held various cabinet posts, including the minister of education and minister of finance.

Knud Heinesen was adopted by his aunt at age seven when his mother died.

Knud Heinesen studied economics at the University of Copenhagen and graduated in 1959.

Knud Heinesen joined a social democratic student organization, Frit Forum, during his studies at the university.

In 1963 Knud Heinesen became a member of the Radio Council and in 1967 he was appointed chairman of the council which he held until 1971.

On 11 October 1971, Knud Heinesen succeeded Helge Larsen as minister of education.

Knud Heinesen was in office until 27 September 1973 when Ritt Bjerregaard replaced him in the post in a cabinet reshuffle.

Knud Heinesen resigned from office in 1979 and was succeeded by Svend Jakobsen, but he served as the vice president of the Social Democrats.

Knud Heinesen was succeeded by Henning Christophersen as minister of finance.

Knud Heinesen retired from politics in 1985 and became director of Copenhagen Airport.