Harald Scavenius
Harald Roger Erik Julius Christian de Scavenius[1] (27 May 1873 – 24 April 1939) was Danish Foreign Minister from 5 May 1920 to 9 October 1922.
- For the Danish Prime Minister, see Erik Scavenius. A second relative also served as Foreign Minister, see Otto Scavenius
Before this appointment, he had previously occupied the position of Danish ambassador to Russia. Unlike his first cousin, Erik Scavenius, he advocated a strong anti-Communist policy and opposed Danish diplomatic recognition of the Soviet Union.[2] Regarding the Schleswig issue, he advocated a minimalist strategy, arguing that Denmark should only regain areas in which Danes were in a majority, believing that any other policy of action would place Denmark in great risk of German revanchism.[2]
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Otto Scavenius |
Foreign Minister of Denmark 5 May 1920 – 9 October 1922 |
Succeeded by Christian Cold |
References
- "Den Kongelige Norske St Olavs Orden - Storkorset". Archived from the original on 2007-08-19. Retrieved 2007-02-24.
- Lidegaard, Bo (2003). Dansk Udenrigspolitiks historie, vol. 4 (in Danish). Copenhagen: Gyldendal. pp. 200–204.
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