Davíð Oddsson
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Davíð Oddsson (pronounced [ˈtaːvið ˈɔtsɔn]; born 17 January 1948) is an Icelandic politician, and the longest-serving prime minister of Iceland, in office from 1991 to 2004. From 2004 to 2005 he served as foreign minister. Previously, he was Mayor of Reykjavík from 1982 to 1991, and he chaired the board of governors of the Central Bank of Iceland from 2005 to 2009. The collapse of Iceland's banking system led to vocal demands for his resignation, both from members of the Icelandic public and from the new Icelandic Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, which resulted in his being replaced as head of the Central Bank in March 2009. In September 2009 he was hired as the editor of Morgunblaðið, one of Iceland's largest newspapers, a decision that caused nationwide controversy and was followed by resignations and widespread terminated subscriptions. He contested the election for President of Iceland on 25 June 2016 but lost to Guðni Jóhannesson.
Davíð Oddsson | |
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21st Prime Minister of Iceland | |
In office 30 April 1991 – 15 September 2004 | |
President | |
Preceded by | Steingrímur Hermannsson |
Succeeded by | Halldór Ásgrímsson |
Minister for Foreign Affairs | |
In office 15 September 2004 – 27 September 2005 | |
Prime Minister | Halldór Ásgrímsson |
Preceded by | Halldór Ásgrímsson |
Succeeded by | Geir Haarde |
10th Mayor of Reykjavik | |
In office 27 May 1982 – 16 July 1991 | |
Preceded by | Egill Skúli Ingibergsson |
Succeeded by | Markús Örn Antonsson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1948-01-17) 17 January 1948 (age 76) Reykjavík, Iceland |
Political party | Independence Party |
Alma mater | University of Iceland |