When was Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson born?

Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson was born on 14 May 1943 in Ísafjörður.

What positions has Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson held?

Positions held by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson include: President of Iceland (1996–2016); Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1995–1996); Member of the Althing (1991–1996); Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs (Iceland) (1988–1991); Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1980–1984).

Where did Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson study?

Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson was educated at University of Manchester, University of Iceland.

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Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson

Icelandic politician, 5th President of Iceland

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Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson is an Icelandic politician who was the fifth president of Iceland, serving from 1996 to 2016. He was previously a member of the Icelandic Parliament for the People's Alliance and served as Minister of Finance from 1988 to 1991.

Quick facts

Born: 14 May 1943 wd
Place of birth: Ísafjörður wd
Citizenship: Iceland wd
Occupation: politician, university teacher, political scientist wd
Political party: People's Alliance (1976–1996), Union of Liberals and Leftists (1974–1976), Progressive Party (until 1974) wd
Education: University of Manchester, University of Iceland wd
Spouse: Guðrún Katrín Þorbergsdóttir, Dorrit Moussaieff wd

Positions held wd

President of Iceland (1 August 1996 – 31 July 2016)
Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (26 June 1995 – 23 September 1996)
Member of the Althing (20 April 1991 – 1 August 1996)
Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs (Iceland) (10 October 1988 – 13 May 1991)
Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (21 April 1980 – 1 May 1984)
Member of the Althing (25 June 1978 – 23 April 1983)

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎ (1998)
Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana
Knight of the Order of the Elephant (1996)
Royal Order of the Seraphim
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1997)
Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Falcon
Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding (2007)
Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great
Order of the White Star, Collar Class
honorary doctor of the Ohio State University
Decoration for Exceptional Merits (2011)

Questions

When was Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson born?: Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson was born on 14 May 1943 in Ísafjörður.
What positions has Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson held?: Positions held by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson include: President of Iceland (1996–2016); Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1995–1996); Member of the Althing (1991–1996); Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs (Iceland) (1988–1991); Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1980–1984).
Where did Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson study?: Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson was educated at University of Manchester, University of Iceland.

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