Mette Gjerskov | |
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Member of the Folketing | |
In office 8 February 2005 – 12 June 2023 | |
Constituency | Zealand (2007-2023) Roskilde (2005-2007) |
Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries | |
In office 3 October 2011 – 9 August 2013 | |
Prime Minister | Helle Thorning-Schmidt |
Preceded by | Henrik Høegh |
Succeeded by | Karen Hækkerup |
Personal details | |
Born | Gundsø, Denmark | 28 July 1966
Died | 12 June 2023 | (aged 56)
Political party | Social Democrats |
Alma mater | Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University |
Mette Gjerskov (28 July 1966 – 12 June 2023) was a Danish politician, who was a member of the Folketing for the Social Democrats political party. She was elected into parliament at the 2005 Danish general election. She served as minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.[1]