Jacob Anthonius Buksti (7 April 1947 – 27 September 2016) was a Danish politician, academic and member of the Social Democrats. Buksti served as a member of the Folketing, or national Danish Parliament, from 1994 until 2005. From 2000 to 2001, he also served in the Poul Nyrup Rasmussen IV Cabinet as Minister of Transport.[1] Additionally, Buksti was the spokesperson for the Social Democratic Party of Denmark from 1998 to 2000.[1][2]
Jacob Buksti | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Transport of Denmark | |
| In office 23 February 2000 – 11 November 2001 | |
| Prime Minister | Poul Nyrup Rasmussen |
| Preceded by | Sonja Mikkelsen |
| Succeeded by | Flemming Hansen |
| Member of the Folketing | |
| In office 1994–2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 April 1947 |
| Died | 27 September 2016 (aged 69) |
| Political party | Social Democrats |
| Education | Aarhus University |
Buksti was educated at the Aarhus University and became a member of the Social Democrats early in his life.
He became an associate professor at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) beginning in 2003.[1]
Jacob Buksti died on 27 September 2016 at the age of 69, following a long illness.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Jacob Buksti er død". TV 2 News. 2016-09-27. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
- ^ Gormsen, Cecile (2016-09-27). "Tidligere minister Jacob Buksti er død". Altinget.dk. Retrieved 2016-10-17.