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Benedicte Sophie ØRsted

Born

12 July 1945, Copenhagen, Denmark

Died

1 April 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark

Legacy

Influential reformer in Danish politics

Children

Kristian ØrstedSofia Ørsted

Education

BA in Political Science, University of Copenhagen • MA in Environmental Policy, University of Oxford

Known for

Environmental advocacy • Climate change legislation • Labor reforms • Workers’ rights • Social welfare programs

Occupation

Politician • Public speaker • Writer

Position on EU

Supporter of continued EU membership, critic of expansionist policies

Political party

Moderate Party

Benedicte Sophie ØRsted