Jonathan Motzfeldt

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Jonathan Motzfeldt (born September 25, 1938) was the first Prime Minister of Greenland.

From 1971 to 1979, he presided the Greenland Assembly. He was prime minister twice, from May 1, 1979 to March 18, 1991 and from September 19, 1997 to December 14, 2002. Motzfeldt is the current president of the West Nordic Council.

Political offices
New title
Greenland granted home rule
Prime Minister of Greenland
1979 – 1991
Succeeded by
Lars Emil Johansen
Preceded by
Lars Emil Johansen
Prime Minister of Greenland
1997 – 2002
Succeeded by
Hans Enoksen