Ólafur Jóhannesson
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This article is about the prime minister of Iceland. For the football manager, see Ólafur Jóhannesson (football manager). For the regisseur, see Olaf de Fleur.
This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Ólafur.
Ólafur Jóhannesson (1 March 1913 – 20 May 1984) was the Prime Minister of Iceland for the Progressive Party on two occasions. He was a member of the Progressive Party, serving as party chairman during the 1970s.
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Ólafur Jóhannesson | |
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15th Prime Minister of Iceland | |
In office 1 September 1978 – 15 October 1979 | |
President | Kristján Eldjárn |
Preceded by | Geir Hallgrímsson |
Succeeded by | Benedikt Gröndal |
In office 14 July 1971 – 28 August 1974 | |
President | Kristján Eldjárn |
Preceded by | Jóhann Hafstein |
Succeeded by | Geir Hallgrímsson |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 8 February 1980 – 26 May 1983 | |
Prime Minister | Gunnar Thoroddsen |
Preceded by | Benedikt Gröndal |
Succeeded by | Geir Hallgrímsson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1913-03-01)1 March 1913 Skagafjörður, Iceland |
Died | 20 May 1984(1984-05-20) (aged 71) |
Political party | Progressive Party |
Alma mater | University of Iceland |
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