Kristian Thulesen Dahl
Kristian Thulesen Dahl (born 30 July 1969) is a Danish director and former politician who served as Leader of the Danish People's Party (DPP) from 2012 to 2022. He was a Member of the Folketing (MF) from September 1994 until July 2022, first representing Fremskridtspartiet until 6 October 1995 and then the DPP from that date until 29 June 2022, when he became an independent.
Kristian Thulesen Dahl | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Danish People's Party | |
| In office 12 September 2012 – 23 January 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Pia Kjærsgaard |
| Succeeded by | Morten Messerschmidt |
| Member of the Folketing | |
| In office 21 September 1994 – 31 July 2022 | |
| Constituency | South Jutland Fyn (1998-2011) Vejle (1994-1998) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kristian Thulesen Dahl 30 July 1969 Brædstrup, Denmark |
| Political party | Danish People's Party (until 2022) Progress Party (until 1995) |
| Spouse(s) | Berit Holmgaard Olesen (m. 2000) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Aalborg University |
He became leader of the Danish People's Party in 2012, following Pia Kjærsgaard's retirement from the post. He is a Knight of the Dannebrog.
Kristian Thulesen Dahl is also the brother of fellow MF Jens Henrik Thulesen Dahl.
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