President of Greenland (1979-1991; 1997-2002). An ordained Lutheran minister.
Premier of Greenland from 1979-1991 (first elected premier following the granting of home rule by Denmark) and 1997-2002.
He was a Lutheran priest before he became a politician.
He led Greenland's government as Prime Minister from 1979 to 1991 and from 1997 to 2002. He became speaker of the Greenland's Parliament but resigned in 2008.