Philip R. Rosendahl
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Philip R. Rosendahl (1893–1974) was the acting governor of the Danish colony of North Greenland from 1925 to 1928 and the governor from 1929 to 1939. A journalist by trade, he moved to Greenland in 1913, and began a lifelong career in the politics of the territory. From 1939 to 1950 he served as secretary, and helped reform the administration once north and south were combined.[1][2]
Quick Facts 1st Governor of North Greenland, Preceded by ...
Philip R. Rosendahl | |
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1st Governor of North Greenland | |
In office 1929–1939 | |
Preceded by | Jørgen Berthelsen |
Succeeded by | Eske Brun |
In office 1925–1928 | |
Preceded by | Harald Lindow as Royal Inspector |
Succeeded by | Jørgen Berthelsen |
Personal details | |
Born | May 31, 1893 Sakskøbing, Denmark |
Died | October 4, 1974 |
Occupation | Politician, administrator |
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