Gentofte

Gentofte is a municipality (Danish, kommune) in Copenhagen County on the east coast of the island of Zealand (Sjælland) in eastern Denmark. The municipality covers an area of 26 km², and has a total population of 68,991 (2005). Its mayor is Hans Toft, a member of the Conservative People's Party (Det Konservative Folkeparti) political party. Toft has served as mayor since since 1993.

Famous residents of the municipality

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich is probably Gentofte's most famous son, at least among the younger generations.

Related Topics:
Metallica - Drummer - Lars Ulrich

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Writer Dan Turéll was also born in Gentofte (Vangede).

Related Topics:
Writer - Dan Turéll

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