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Uffe Ellemann-Jensen is a Danish politician and diplomat who served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1982 to 1993. He was a member of the Danish Parliament from 1973 to 1998 and was the leader of the Danish Liberal Party from 1984 to 1998. Ellemann-Jensen was born on 1 November 1941 in Haarby, Denmark. He studied law at the University of Copenhagen and graduated in 1967. He then worked as a lawyer and was a member of the Danish Parliament from 1973 to 1998. In 1982, Ellemann-Jensen was appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs and served in this position until 1993. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the negotiations leading to the Maastricht Treaty and the European Union. He also played a key role in the negotiations leading to the reunification of Germany. Ellemann-Jensen was the leader of the Danish Liberal Party from 1984 to 1998. He was also a member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2004. As of 2021, Uffe Ellemann-Jensen's net worth is estimated to be roughly $10 million.

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Occupation actor
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 1 November 1941
Birthday 1 November
Birthplace Haarby, Denmark
Nationality Denmark

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Uffe Ellemann-Jensen Height, Weight & Measurements

At 81 years old, Uffe Ellemann-Jensen height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .

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Height 5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Who Is Uffe Ellemann-Jensen's Wife?

His wife is Alice Vestergaard (19 June 1971 - present) ( 4 children)

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Wife Alice Vestergaard (19 June 1971 - present) ( 4 children)
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Uffe Ellemann-Jensen Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Uffe Ellemann-Jensen worth at the age of 81 years old? Uffe Ellemann-Jensen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Denmark. We have estimated Uffe Ellemann-Jensen's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actor

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Timeline

1998

In 1998 he was very close to becoming Prime Minister of Denmark. When the votes were counted he had the support of 89 members of parliament. His opponent, Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, was supported by 90 members of parliament. Their battle to become Prime Minister can be seen in the TV documentary Kandidaterne (1998).

1993

When Irish rock band U2 visited Denmark in 1993 as part of their Zoo TV tour, lead singer Bono, as his alter ego Mac Phisto, called Uffe Ellemann Jensen on the phone but he wasn't home. Instead his wife, Alice Vestergaard, picked up. She then hung up thinking that it was a prank call.

1984

Ellemann-Jensen was chairman of the Venstre party from 1984 to 1998 and was a major contender for the Prime Minister spot in the 1998 elections, but did not win.

1982

He was a surprising choice for Minister of Foreign Affairs when Conservative Poul Schlüter formed his coalition government in 1982, but held the position until early 1993. The first years were controversial for him as he battled an alternative parliamentary majority in issues of NATO and The Cold War, but he came to be respected for his principles and good relations with Eastern Europe.

1977

He became a member of the Danish parliament in 1977 for the Venstre party.

1975

He was editor-in-chief of financial newspaper Børsen from 1975 to 1976. He then shifted careers and undertook politics.

1970

Between 1970 and 1975 he became a familiar face for TV viewers as a political reporter for TV-Avisen (1965).

1969

Danish politician and former Foreign Minister. Graduating university with a degree in economics in 1969, Uffe Ellemann-Jensen was employed as a reporter by newspaper Berlingske Aftenavis from 1967 to 1970.