Jóannes Eidesgaard
Jóannes Dan Eidesgaard (born 19 April 1951) is a former Faroese politician. He was the Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands from 2004, starting shortly after the general election of 20 January 2004, until 26 September 2008, when a new coalition took office. He served as Finance Minister from 1996 to 1998 and again from 2008 to 2011. He was a member of the Danish Folketing representing the Faroe Islands from 11 March 1998 until 20 November 2001.
Jóannes Eidesgaard | |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands | |
| In office 3 February 2004 – 26 September 2008 | |
| Deputy | Høgni Hoydal |
| Preceded by | Anfinn Kallsberg |
| Succeeded by | Kaj Leo Johannesen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 April 1951 Tvøroyri, Suðuroy |
| Political party | Føroya Javnaðarflokkur |
| Spouse | Anita Joensen |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Senior-school teacher |
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