Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Henri
Date of Birth: 16 April 1955
Birth Place: Betzdorf Castle, Luxembourg
Political Party: None
Arrival in Power: 7 October 2000
Religion: Roman Catholic
Profession: Noble
Biography:
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg was born in Betzdorf Castle, Luxembourg, in 1955. He is the current Grand Duke of Luxembourg, which makes him the Head of State of Luxembourg. He studied at the University of Geneva, and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, he also studied in France. He became Grand Duke in 2000, when he succeeded his father Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg.
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri,_Grand_Duke_of_Luxembourg
Updated on: December 23, 2011
Prime Minister of Luxembourg
Jean-Claude Juncker
Date of Birth: 9 December 1954
Birth Place: Redange, Luxembourg
Political Party: Christian Social People's Party
Arrival in Power: 20 January 1995
Religion: Roman Catholic
Profession: NA
Biography:
Jean-Claude Juncker was born in Redange, Luxembourg, in 1954. He is the current Prime Minister of Luxembourg. He studied in Luxembourg and in France at the University of Strasbourg. He joined politics in 1984, first becoming Minister of Labour, when he was re-elected in 1989 he also took on the role of Minister of Finance. He succeeded Jacques Santer as prime minister in 1995. He has been prime minister continuously since 1995.
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Claude_Juncker
Updated on: December 23, 2011