Claus Toksvig
Claus Toksvig | |
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| Born | Claus Bertel Toksvig 21 October 1929 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | 5 November 1988 (aged 59) |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcaster, journalist, politician |
| Years active | 1951–1988 |
| Spouse | Julie Anne Toksvig (née Brett) |
| Children | 3, including Sandi Toksvig |
| Relatives | Signe Toksvig (aunt) |
| Member of the European Parliament for Denmark | |
| In office 24 July 1984 – 5 November 1988 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | DKF (from 1984) |
Claus Bertel Toksvig (21 October 1929 – 5 November 1988) was a Danish broadcaster, journalist and politician who, as the Danish Broadcasting Corporation's first permanent foreign correspondent, is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest figures in Danish broadcasting history.
In later life he turned his attention to politics. In 1984, he was elected as a member of the European Parliament and served briefly as one of the European Parliament's fourteen Vice-Presidents.