Jon Stephensen | |
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Member of the Folketing | |
Assumed office 1 November 2022 | |
Constituency | Greater Copenhagen |
Personal details | |
Born | Copenhagen,Denmark | 24 December 1959
Political party | Moderates (until 2023) |
Relations | Hakon Stephensen (grandfather) |
Occupation | Politician |
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