Bodil Kornbek

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Bodil Holmgren Kornbek (born 10 August 1961) is a Danish politician who on 2 October 2008 became a member of the Social Democrats. Before that she was leader of the Christian Democrats. She was a Member of Parliament from 2001 to 2005 and was elected as party Chairman in 2005. [1]

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Preceded by
Leader of the Danish Christian Democrats
20052008
Succeeded by

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References

  1. Ritzau (31 October 2005). "Bodil Kornbek ny formand for Kristendemokraterne". Information. Dagbladet Information. Retrieved 24 November 2016.