Sveinn Björnsson
Icelandic politician (1881–1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sveinn Björnsson (Icelandic: [ˈsveitn̥ ˈpjœsːɔn]; 27 February 1881 – 25 January 1952) was the first president of Iceland (1944–1952).
This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Sveinn.
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Sveinn Björnsson | |
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1st President of Iceland | |
In office 17 June 1944 – 25 January 1952 | |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | Position created. Christian X (as King of Iceland) |
Succeeded by | Ásgeir Ásgeirsson |
Regent of Iceland | |
In office 15 May 1941 – 17 June 1944 | |
Monarch | Kristján X |
Preceded by | Position created |
Succeeded by | Position abolished (himself as President of Iceland) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1881-02-27)27 February 1881 Copenhagen, Denmark |
Died | 25 January 1952(1952-01-25) (aged 70) Reykjavík, Iceland |
Nationality | Icelandic |
Political party | None |
Other political affiliations | Independence Party (1912–1915) Home Rule Party (affiliated non-member, 1918–1920) |
Spouse | Georgia Björnsson |
Children | 6, including his eldest son Björn Sveinsson Björnsson |
Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
Profession | Lawyer |
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