When was Ásgeir Ásgeirsson born?

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was born on 13 May 1894 in Governorate of Iceland.

What positions has Ásgeir Ásgeirsson held?

Positions held by Ásgeir Ásgeirsson include: President of Iceland (1952–1968); Prime Minister of Iceland (1932–1934); Minister of Finance of Iceland (1931–1933).

Where did Ásgeir Ásgeirsson study?

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was educated at University of Copenhagen, University of Iceland.

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Ásgeir Ásgeirsson

Icelandic politician, 2nd President of Iceland (1894-1972) Governor of Surtsey (1963-1968)

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Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was the second president of Iceland; he served from 1952 to 1968. He also served as the prime minister of Iceland from 3 June 1932 to 28 July 1934 for the Progressive Party. Ásgeir is the only person in Iceland to date to serve both as president and prime minister. He was a Freemason and served as grand master of the Icelandic Order of Freemasons.

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Born: 13 May 1894 wd
Place of birth: Governorate of Iceland wd
Died: 15 September 1972 wd
Place of death: Reykjavík wd
Citizenship: Iceland wd
Occupation: politician, banker wd
Political party: Social Democratic Party (1937–1952), Progressive Party (until 1934) wd
Education: University of Copenhagen, University of Iceland wd
Spouse: Dóra Þórhallsdóttir wd

Positions held wd

President of Iceland (1 August 1952 – 31 July 1968)
Prime Minister of Iceland (3 June 1932 – 28 July 1934)
Minister of Finance of Iceland (20 August 1931 – 9 December 1933)

Awards wd

Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Falcon
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1955)
Order of the Elephant
honorary doctor of the University of Manitoba
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1954)

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When was Ásgeir Ásgeirsson born?: Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was born on 13 May 1894 in Governorate of Iceland.
What positions has Ásgeir Ásgeirsson held?: Positions held by Ásgeir Ásgeirsson include: President of Iceland (1952–1968); Prime Minister of Iceland (1932–1934); Minister of Finance of Iceland (1931–1933).
Where did Ásgeir Ásgeirsson study?: Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was educated at University of Copenhagen, University of Iceland.

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