Jóannes Eidesgaard
Prime minister
Jóannes Dan Eidesgaard (born 19 April 1951) is a former Faroese politician. He was the Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands from 2004, starting shortly after the general election of 20 January 2004, until 26 September 2008, when a new coalition took office. He served as Finance Minister from 1996 to 1998 and again from 2008 to 2011. He was a member of the Danish Folketing representing the Faroe Islands from 11 March 1998 until 20 November 2001.
Personal facts
| Birth date | April 19, 1951 |
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| Religion | Church of the Faroe Islands |
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| Spouse | Anita Eidesgaard |
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