Independence Party (Iceland, historical)
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This article is about the historical Independence Party. For the modern Independence Party, see Independence Party (Iceland).
The Independence Party (Icelandic: Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) was a political party in Iceland between 1907 and 1927. Along with the Home Rule Party, it was one of the dominant parties in the country during the early 20th century.
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Independence Party Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn | |
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Founders | Björn Jónsson Skúli Thoroddsen Bjarni Jónsson frá Vogi Benedikt Sveinsson |
Founded | 29 June 1907 (1907-06-29) (alliance) 14 February 1909 (1909-02-14) (party) |
Dissolved | 1927 (1927) |
Merger of | Democratic Party National Defence Party |
Succeeded by | Citizens' Party (historical) Liberal Party |
Ideology | Liberalism Icelandic separatism |
Political position | Centre to centre-right |
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