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Peter Rochegune Munch | |
|---|---|
 c. 1930 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 30 April 1929 – 8 July 1940 | |
| Prime Minister | Thorvald Stauning |
| Preceded by | Laust Jevsen Moltesen |
| Succeeded by | Erik Scavenius |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 21 June 1913 – 30 March 1920 | |
| Prime Minister | Carl Theodor Zahle |
| Preceded by | Klaus Berntsen |
| Succeeded by | Henri Konow |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 28 October 1909 – 5 July 1910 | |
| Prime Minister | Carl Theodor Zahle |
| Preceded by | Klaus Berntsen |
| Succeeded by | Jens Jensen-Sønderup |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 July 1870 Redsted, Denmark |
| Died | 12 January 1948 (aged 77) Copenhagen |
| Political party | Danish Social Liberal Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
| Occupation | Diplomat Historian Politician |
Peter Rochegune Munch (in Danish usually referred to as P. Munch; 30 April 1870 – 8 July 1948) was a prominent Danish historian and politician. He was a leading member of the Radikale Venstre, and represented Langeland in parliament.
As Foreign Minister of Denmark from 1929 to 1940, he greatly influenced Danish foreign policy well beyond his own time in office. However, his role in the years leading to the German occupation of Denmark has ensured that his legacy remains controversial.