Árni Mathiesen
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Árni M. Mathiesen (born 2 October 1958 in Reykjavík) is an Icelandic politician. From September 2005 through 31 January 2009, he was Minister of Finance in Iceland. From 1999 to 2005 he was Minister of Fisheries. Mathiesen was first elected to the Althing (Iceland's parliament) for the Independence Party in 1991, when he was the youngest member of the Althing at the age of 33.[1]
This is an Icelandic name. The last name is a family name, but this person is referred to by the given name Árni.
Quick Facts Minister of Finance, Prime Minister ...
Árni M. Mathiesen | |
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Minister of Finance | |
In office 27 September 2005 – 1 February 2009 | |
Prime Minister | Halldór Ásgrímsson; Geir Haarde |
Preceded by | Geir Haarde |
Succeeded by | Steingrímur J. Sigfússon |
Minister of Fisheries | |
In office 1999–2005 | |
Prime Minister | Davíð Oddsson; Halldór Ásgrímsson |
Preceded by | Þorsteinn Pálsson |
Succeeded by | Einar Kristinn Guðfinnsson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1958-10-02) 2 October 1958 (age 65) Reykjavík, Iceland |
Political party | Independence Party |
Spouse | Steinunn Kristín Friðjónsdóttir |
Children | Kristín Unnur Mathiesen, Halla Sigrún Mathiesen, Arna Steinunn Mathiesen |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh University of Stirling |
Profession | Veterinarian |
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