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Birgir Ármannsson (born 12 June 1968 in Reykjavík, Iceland) is an Icelandic politician and a member of Independence Party. He has been working as a member of the Althing, Iceland's national parliament, since 2003. Ármannsson studied at the University of Iceland and later at King's College London, establishing a foundation in law.
Birgir Ármannsson | |
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.jpg) Birgir in 2022 | |
| Speaker of the Althing | |
| Assumed office 1 December 2021 | |
| President | Guðni Th. Jóhannesson Halla Tómasdóttir |
| Prime Minister | Katrín Jakobsdóttir Bjarni Benediktsson Kristrún Frostadóttir |
| Preceded by | Steingrímur J. Sigfússon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 June 1968 Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Political party | Independence Party |
| Spouse(s) | Ragnhildur Hjördís Lövdahl (born 1971) |
| Children | Erna (born 2003) Helga Kjaran (born 2005) Hildur (born 2010) |
| Parents | Ármann Sveinsson (1946–1968) Helga Kjaran (born 1947) |
| Alma mater | University of Iceland, King's College London |
| Profession | Lawyer |
In his political career, Ármannsson held the position of Speaker of the Althing from 1 December 2021 until 1 December 2024 after Steingrímur J. Sigfússon.[1] After him Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir became the speaker.
He is married to Ragnhildur Hjördís Lövdahl (born 1971), and they have three children: Erna (born 2003), Helga Kjaran (born 2005), and Hildur (born 2010). His parents are Ármann Sveinsson (1946–1968) and Helga Kjaran (born 1947).
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