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Sveinn Björnsson

Icelandic politician, 1st President of Iceland (1881-1952)

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Sveinn Björnsson was the first president of Iceland, serving from 1944 until his death in 1952.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Copenhagen wd
Died
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Place of death
Reykjavík wd
Citizenship
Iceland wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer wd
Education
University of Copenhagen, Reykjavík Junior College wd
Spouse
Georgia Björnsson wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Iceland (17 June 1944 – 31 July 1952)
  • Member of the Althing (1914–1915)
  • Member of the Althing
  • president

Awards wd

  • Order of the Falcon

Questions

When was Sveinn Björnsson born?
Sveinn Björnsson was born on 27 February 1881 in Copenhagen.
What positions has Sveinn Björnsson held?
Positions held by Sveinn Björnsson include: President of Iceland (1944–1952); Member of the Althing (1914–1915); Member of the Althing; president.
Where did Sveinn Björnsson study?
Sveinn Björnsson was educated at University of Copenhagen, Reykjavík Junior College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Sveinn Björnsson · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q207206 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Sveinn Björnsson.jpg by Forseti.is (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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