Sankt Lukas Stiftelsen is a

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institution located at

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History

Sankt Lukas Stiftelsen was founded by Isabelle Brockenhuus-Løwenhielm and pastor Vilhelm Kold from

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on 8 May 1900. Its current premises were inaugurated in 1932. The land had previously belonged to the Lundegaard estate. The buildings were designed by the architect Valdemar Birkmand and Aage Rafn.

Today

Sankt Lukas Stiftelsen comprises a home for the elderly, a daycare, a hospice and a cohousing community. The complex also comprises a chapel.

People

Protectors

* 1934 – 1952: Queen Alexandrine * 1953 – 1972: King

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* 1973 – 2000:

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* 2001 –

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Chairmen

* 1898 – 1926: O. Oxholm * 1926 – 1932: Vilhelm Kold * 1932 – 1937: E. Hvidberg * 1937 – 1940: Kai Jensen * 1940 – 1947: Hj. Cortsen * 1947 – 1966: H.W. Sprechler * 1966 – 1977:

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** J.B. Leer Andersen * 1978 – 1992: Henning Palludan * 1992 – 1998: C.C. Jessen * 1999 – 2007: Arne Oluf Andersen * 2007 – 2008: Steen Hildebrandt * 2008 – 2014: Arne Oluf Andersen * 2014 – Nina Berrig

References

External links

Official website
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