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The Prime Minister of Iceland (Icelandic: Forsætisráðherra Íslands) is Iceland's head of government. The prime minister is appointed by the President and exercises executive power along with the cabinet. Incumbent prime minister is Geir Haarde, leader of the Independence Party. He took office on June 15, 2006. The President of Iceland (Icelandic: Forseti Íslands) is Icelands elected head of state. ... Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson ( ) (born 14 May 1943, in Ísafjörður, Iceland) is the fifth and current President of Iceland, from 1996 to present, re-elected unopposed in 2000, and was re-elected for a third term in 2004. ... Geir Hilmar Haarde (born April 8, 1951) is an Icelandic politician. ... The Althing (Modern Icelandic Alþingi; Old Norse Alþing) is the national parliament: literally, the all-thing (or General Assembly) of Iceland. ... Umboðsmaður Alþingis is appointed by the Alþingi to oversee investigation of complaints against government departments and local governments. ... Political parties in Iceland lists political parties in Iceland. ... Politics of Iceland Categories: Election related stubs | Elections in Iceland ... A presidential election was held in Iceland on Saturday, 26 June 2004. ... The 2007 Icelandic General Elections will be held in the spring of that year for a four year mandate. ... Iceland maintains diplomatic and commercial relations with practically all nations, but its ties with other Nordic states, with the US, and with the other NATO nations are particularly close. ... Iceland is not a member state of the European Union (EU) and has never applied for membership. ... The Cod Wars (also called the Iceland Cod Wars) were a series of confrontations between the United Kingdom and Iceland over Icelands claims of authority over tracts of ocean off their coastline as being their exclusive fishery zone. ... The Agreed Minute is a statute governing the nature of the U.S. military presence in Iceland. ... Iceland has a very small network of diplomatic missions. ... Information on politics by country is available for every country, including both de jure and de facto independent states, inhabited dependent territories, as well as areas of special sovereignty. ... The Head of Government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. ... The President of Iceland (Icelandic: Forseti Íslands) is Icelands elected head of state. ... Geir Hilmar Haarde (born April 8, 1951) is an Icelandic politician. ... June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (167th in leap years), with 199 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...


List of Prime Ministers of Iceland

The parties shown are those to which the Prime Ministers belonged at the time they held office, and the electoral divisions shown are those they represented while in office. Several Prime Ministers belonged to parties other than those given and represented other electorates before and after their prime ministerships.

Prime Minister Took office Left office Party
Hannes Hafstein 1 February 1904 31 March 1909 Home Rule Party
Björn Jónsson 31 March 1909 14 March 1911 Old Independence Party
Kristján Jónsson 14 March 1911 25 July 1912 No Party
Hannes Hafstein 25 July 1912 21 July 1914 Union Party
Sigurður Eggerz 21 July 1914 4 May 1915 Old Independence Party
Einar Arnórsson 4 May 1915 4 January 1917 Old Independence Party
Jón Magnússon 4 January 1917 7 March 1922 Home Rule Party
Sigurður Eggerz 7 March 1922 22 March 1924 Old Independence Party
Jón Magnússon 22 March 1924 23 June 1926 Conservative Party
Magnús Guðmundsson 23 June 1926 8 July 1926 Conservative Party
Jón Þorláksson 8 July 1926 28 August 1927 Conservative Party
Tryggvi Þórhallsson 28 August 1927 3 June 1932 Progressive Party
Ásgeir Ásgeirsson 3 June 1932 28 July 1934 Progressive Party
Hermann Jónasson 28 July 1934 16 May 1942 Progressive Party
Ólafur Thors 16 May 1942 16 December 1942 Independence Party
Björn Þórðarson 16 December 1942 21 October 1944 No Party
Ólafur Thors 21 October 1944 4 February 1947 Independence Party
Stefán J. Stefánsson 4 February 1947 6 December 1949 Social Democratic Party
Ólafur Thors 6 December 1949 4 March 1950 Independence Party
Steingrímur Steinþórsson 4 March 1950 11 September 1953 Progressive Party
Ólafur Thors 11 September 1953 24 July 1956 Independence Party
Hermann Jónasson 24 July 1956 23 December 1958 Progressive Party
Emil Jónsson 23 December 1958 20 November 1959 Social Democratic Party
Ólafur Thors 20 November 1959 14 November 1963 Independence Party
Bjarni Benediktsson 14 November 1963 10 July 1970 Independence Party
Jóhann Hafstein 10 July 1970 14 July 1971 Independence Party
Ólafur Jóhannesson 14 July 1971 28 August 1974 Progressive Party
Geir Hallgrímsson 28 August 1974 1 September 1978 Independence Party
Ólafur Jóhannesson 1 September 1978 15 October 1979 Progressive Party
Benedikt Gröndal 15 October 1979 8 February 1980 Social Democratic Party
Gunnar Thoroddsen 8 February 1980 26 May 1983 Independence Party
Steingrímur Hermannsson 26 May 1983 8 July 1987 Progressive Party
Þorsteinn Pálsson 8 July 1987 28 September 1988 Independence Party
Steingrímur Hermannsson 28 September 1988 30 April 1991 Progressive Party
Davíð Oddsson 30 April 1991 15 September 2004 Independence Party
Halldór Ásgrímsson 15 September 2004 15 June 2006 Progressive Party
Geir Haarde 15 June 2006 Present Independence Party

Note about the coloring: Every combination which appears at least twice has been assigned a color. The Conservative Party is an ancestor of the Independence Party and here counted as such. Hannes Hafstein by sculptor Einar Jonsson, Reykjavik, Iceland Hannes Hafstein (December 4, 1861-December 13, 1922) (born Hannes Þórður) was the first Prime Minister of Iceland. ... February 1 is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1904 (MCMIV) was a leap year starting on a Friday (see link for calendar). ... March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (91st in leap years), with 275 days remaining. ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Björn Jónsson (October 8, 1846 - November 24, 1912) was Prime Minister of Iceland from 31 March 1909 to 14 March 1911. ... March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (91st in leap years), with 275 days remaining. ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... For the Lebanese political coalition, see March 14 Alliance. ... 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Old Independence Party (no relation to the current one) was an Icelandic Political Party. ... Kristján Jónsson born on 4th of March 1852, died at 2nd of July 1926. ... For the Lebanese political coalition, see March 14 Alliance. ... 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... July 25 is the 206th day (207th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 159 days remaining. ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday in the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday in the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Hannes Hafstein by sculptor Einar Jonsson, Reykjavik, Iceland Hannes Hafstein (December 4, 1861-December 13, 1922) (born Hannes Þórður) was the first Prime Minister of Iceland. ... July 25 is the 206th day (207th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 159 days remaining. ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday in the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday in the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 1914 (MCMXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Union Party is the name of more than one party: Faroe Islands - Union Party United States - United States Union Party This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Sigurður Eggerz, b. ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 1914 (MCMXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... May 4 is the 124th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (125th in leap years). ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Old Independence Party (no relation to the current one) was an Icelandic Political Party. ... Einar Arnórsson (b. ... May 4 is the 124th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (125th in leap years). ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ... January 4 is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar (see: 1917 Julian calendar). ... The Old Independence Party (no relation to the current one) was an Icelandic Political Party. ... Jón Magnússon is the name of several prominent people from Iceland. ... January 4 is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar (see: 1917 Julian calendar). ... March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (67th in leap years). ... Year 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar). ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Sigurður Eggerz, b. ... March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (67th in leap years). ... Year 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar). ... March 22 is the 81st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (82nd in leap years). ... 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Old Independence Party (no relation to the current one) was an Icelandic Political Party. ... Jón Magnússon is the name of several prominent people from Iceland. ... March 22 is the 81st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (82nd in leap years). ... 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar). ... June 23 is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 191 days remaining. ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ... Conservative Party may refer to: Conservative Party of Canada (since 2003) Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (1942-2003) Conservative Party of Canada (historical) (until 1942) Conservative Party (Chile) (historical) Colombian Conservative Party Conservative Peoples Party (Denmark) New Zealand Conservative Party (defunct) Conservative Party of Nicaragua Norwegian Conservative Party (H... Magnús Guðmundsson was an Icelandic politician. ... June 23 is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 191 days remaining. ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ... July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 176 days remaining. ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ... Conservative Party may refer to: Conservative Party of Canada (since 2003) Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (1942-2003) Conservative Party of Canada (historical) (until 1942) Conservative Party (Chile) (historical) Colombian Conservative Party Conservative Peoples Party (Denmark) New Zealand Conservative Party (defunct) Conservative Party of Nicaragua Norwegian Conservative Party (H... Jón Þorláksson (in 1927) Jón Þorláksson (3 March 1877–20 March 1935) was Prime Minister of Iceland from 8 July 1926 to 28 August 1927. ... July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 176 days remaining. ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ... August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar). ... Conservative Party may refer to: Conservative Party of Canada (since 2003) Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (1942-2003) Conservative Party of Canada (historical) (until 1942) Conservative Party (Chile) (historical) Colombian Conservative Party Conservative Peoples Party (Denmark) New Zealand Conservative Party (defunct) Conservative Party of Nicaragua Norwegian Conservative Party (H... Tryggvi Þórhallsson was Prime Minister of Iceland from 28 August 1927 to 3 June 1932. ... August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar). ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (155th in leap years), with 211 days remaining. ... Year 1932 (MCMXXXII) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link will take you to a full 1932 calendar). ... The Progressive Party (Icelandic: Framsóknarflokkurinn) is an agrarian and liberal party in Iceland. ... Ásgeir Ásgeirsson Ásgeir Ásgeirsson (13 May 1894 – 15 September 1972) was the 2nd president of Iceland, from 1952 to 1968. ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (155th in leap years), with 211 days remaining. ... Year 1932 (MCMXXXII) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link will take you to a full 1932 calendar). ... July 28 is the 209th day (210th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 156 days remaining. ... 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Progressive Party (Icelandic: Framsóknarflokkurinn) is an agrarian and liberal party in Iceland. ... Hermann Jónasson (December 25, 1896–January 22, 1976) was an Icelandic politician of the Progressive Party, who was Prime Minister of Iceland on two occasions. ... July 28 is the 209th day (210th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 156 days remaining. ... 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... May 16 is the 136th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (137th in leap years). ... Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ... The Progressive Party (Icelandic: Framsóknarflokkurinn) is an agrarian and liberal party in Iceland. ... Ólafur Thors (January 19, 1892–December 31, 1964) was an Icelandic politician of the Independence Party, who served as Prime Minister of Iceland on five occasions: 16 May 1942 to 16 December 1942 21 October 1944 to 4 February 1947 6 December 1949 to 14 March 1950 11 September 1953... May 16 is the 136th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (137th in leap years). ... Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ... -1... Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ... The Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) is a center-right political party in Iceland. ... Björn Þórðarson (b. ... -1... Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ... October 21 is the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 71 days remaining. ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Ólafur Thors (January 19, 1892–December 31, 1964) was an Icelandic politician of the Independence Party, who served as Prime Minister of Iceland on five occasions: 16 May 1942 to 16 December 1942 21 October 1944 to 4 February 1947 6 December 1949 to 14 March 1950 11 September 1953... October 21 is the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 71 days remaining. ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... February 4 is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... The Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) is a center-right political party in Iceland. ... Stefán Jóhann Stefánsson (20 July 1894 – 20 October 1980) was the first actual Minister of Foreign Affairs in Iceland from 18 November 1941 to 17 January 1942. ... February 4 is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... December 6 is the 340th day (341st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ... Alþýðuflokkurinn Icelandic Political Party based on Social Democratic ideas, was founded in 1916 as the political field of the labour union of Iceland. ... Ólafur Thors (January 19, 1892–December 31, 1964) was an Icelandic politician of the Independence Party, who served as Prime Minister of Iceland on five occasions: 16 May 1942 to 16 December 1942 21 October 1944 to 4 February 1947 6 December 1949 to 14 March 1950 11 September 1953... December 6 is the 340th day (341st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ... March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (64th in leap years). ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) is a center-right political party in Iceland. ... Steingrímur Steinþórsson was Prime Minister of Iceland from 14 March 1950 to 11 September 1953. ... March 4 is the 63rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (64th in leap years). ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (255th in leap years). ... 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... The Progressive Party (Icelandic: Framsóknarflokkurinn) is an agrarian and liberal party in Iceland. ... Ólafur Thors (January 19, 1892–December 31, 1964) was an Icelandic politician of the Independence Party, who served as Prime Minister of Iceland on five occasions: 16 May 1942 to 16 December 1942 21 October 1944 to 4 February 1947 6 December 1949 to 14 March 1950 11 September 1953... September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (255th in leap years). ... 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 160 days remaining. ... 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) is a center-right political party in Iceland. ... Hermann Jónasson (December 25, 1896–January 22, 1976) was an Icelandic politician of the Progressive Party, who was Prime Minister of Iceland on two occasions. ... July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 160 days remaining. ... 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... December 23 is the 357th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (358th in leap years). ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Progressive Party (Icelandic: Framsóknarflokkurinn) is an agrarian and liberal party in Iceland. ... Emil Jónsson was Prime Minister of Iceland from 23 December 1958 to 20 November 1959. ... December 23 is the 357th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (358th in leap years). ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... November 20 is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Alþýðuflokkurinn Icelandic Political Party based on Social Democratic ideas, was founded in 1916 as the political field of the labour union of Iceland. ... Ólafur Thors (January 19, 1892–December 31, 1964) was an Icelandic politician of the Independence Party, who served as Prime Minister of Iceland on five occasions: 16 May 1942 to 16 December 1942 21 October 1944 to 4 February 1947 6 December 1949 to 14 March 1950 11 September 1953... November 20 is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 47 days remaining. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... The Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) is a center-right political party in Iceland. ... Bjarni Benediktsson (April 30, 1908 - July 10, 1970) was Prime Minister of Iceland from 14 November 1963 to 10 July 1970. ... November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 47 days remaining. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... July 10 is the 191st day (192nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 174 days remaining. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... The Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) is a center-right political party in Iceland. ... Jóhann Hafstein was Prime Minister of Iceland from 10 July 1970 to 14 July 1971, for the Independence Party. ... July 10 is the 191st day (192nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 174 days remaining. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... July 14 is the 195th day (196th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 170 days remaining. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday. ... The Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) is a center-right political party in Iceland. ... Ólafur Jóhannesson (March 1, 1913–May 20, 1984) was Prime Minister of Iceland for the Progressive Party on two occasions. ... July 14 is the 195th day (196th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 170 days remaining. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday. ... August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... The Progressive Party (Icelandic: Framsóknarflokkurinn) is an agrarian and liberal party in Iceland. ... Geir Hallgrímsson Geir Hallgrímsson (December 16, 1925–September 1, 1990) was Prime Minister of Iceland for the Independence Party from 28 August 1974 to 1 September 1978. ... August 28 is the 240th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (241st in leap years), with 125 days remaining. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... The Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) is a center-right political party in Iceland. ... Ólafur Jóhannesson (March 1, 1913–May 20, 1984) was Prime Minister of Iceland for the Progressive Party on two occasions. ... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... October 15 is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years). ... For the song by the Smashing Pumpkins, see 1979 (song). ... The Progressive Party (Icelandic: Framsóknarflokkurinn) is an agrarian and liberal party in Iceland. ... Benedikt Sigurdsson Gröndal (born July 7, 1924) was Prime Minister of Iceland for the Social Democrats (Alþýðuflokkurinn) from 15 October 1979 to 8 February 1980. ... October 15 is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years). ... For the song by the Smashing Pumpkins, see 1979 (song). ... February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Alþýðuflokkurinn Icelandic Political Party based on Social Democratic ideas, was founded in 1916 as the political field of the labour union of Iceland. ... Gunnar Thoroddsen (December 29, 1910–September 27, 1983) was Prime Minister of Iceland from 8 February 1980 to 26 May 1983. ... February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... May 26 is the 146th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (147th in leap years). ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) is a center-right political party in Iceland. ... Steingrímur Hermannsson (IPA: ) (born June 22, 1928) was Prime Minister of Iceland. ... May 26 is the 146th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (147th in leap years). ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 176 days remaining. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Progressive Party (Icelandic: Framsóknarflokkurinn) is an agrarian and liberal party in Iceland. ... Þorsteinn Pálsson born 29th of October 1947 was Prime Minister of Iceland for the Independence Party from 8 July 1987 to 28 September 1988. ... July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 176 days remaining. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... September 28 is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) is a center-right political party in Iceland. ... Steingrímur Hermannsson (IPA: ) (born June 22, 1928) was Prime Minister of Iceland. ... September 28 is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years), with 245 days remaining. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Progressive Party (Icelandic: Framsóknarflokkurinn) is an agrarian and liberal party in Iceland. ... This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. ... April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years), with 245 days remaining. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... September 15 is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) is a center-right political party in Iceland. ... Halldór Ásgrímsson Halldór Ásgrímsson (born September 8, 1947) is the former Prime Minister of Iceland. ... September 15 is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (167th in leap years), with 199 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... The Progressive Party (Icelandic: Framsóknarflokkurinn) is an agrarian and liberal party in Iceland. ... Geir Hilmar Haarde (born April 8, 1951) is an Icelandic politician. ... June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (167th in leap years), with 199 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... The Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) is a center-right political party in Iceland. ...


Note about Magnús Guðmundsson: Jón Magnússon died 23 June 1926. Magnús Guðmundsson acted as PM until Jón Þorláksson could be reached. Officially the third cabinet of Jón Magnússon is said to have been in office until 8 July 1926, but as the PM was dead, it seemed proper to include the acting PM in the list. June 23 is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 191 days remaining. ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ... July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 176 days remaining. ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ...


Abbreviations

  • CiP: Citizens' Party (Borgaraflokkurinn). Extinct.
  • CP: Conservative Party (Íhaldsflokkurinn). Extinct.
  • HP: Home Rule Party (Heimastjórnarflokkurinn). Extinct.
  • IP: Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn).
  • LL: Association of Liberals and Leftists (Samtök frjálslyndra og vinstri manna). Extinct.
  • OIP: The old Independence Party (no relation to the current one). OIP langsum and OIP þversum denote two fractions that split the party at one time. Extinct.
  • PA: The People's Alliance (Alþýðubandalagið). Extinct.
  • PP: The Progressive Party (Framsóknarflokkurinn).
  • SD: Social Democrats (Alþýðuflokkurinn). Extinct.
  • SP: Socialists (Sósíalistaflokkurinn). Extinct.
  • UP: Union Party (Sambandsflokkurinn). Extinct.

All but two parties are labelled extinct. That only means that they no longer exist under those names. Apart from the Independence Party and the Progressive Party, the following possess parliamentary seats: The Union of Leftists (Samfylkingin, mostly former Social Democrats), The Left-Green Movement (Vinstri hreyfingin - grænt framboð, mostly former Socialists) and The Liberal Party (Frjálslyndi flokkurinn, a split from the Independence Party). Those last three have never been in government in their current incarnations. The Citizens Party (Borgaraflokkurinn) was a political party which was formed in a split from the Independence Party in 1987. ... ... The Peoples Alliance (Icelandic: Alþýðubandalagið) was an electoral alliance in Iceland from 1956 to 1968 and a political party from 1968 to 1998. ... The Progressive Party (Icelandic: Framsóknarflokkurinn) is an agrarian and liberal party in Iceland. ... Alþýðuflokkurinn Icelandic Political Party based on Social Democratic ideas, was founded in 1916 as the political field of the labour union of Iceland. ... Sameiningarflokkur alþýðu (The Peoples Unity Party), generally referred to as Sósíalistaflokkurinn (The Socialist Party) was an Icelandic political party which functioned from 1938 to 1968, when the Alþýðubandalagið party was created. ... The Alliance (Samfylkingin) is a political party in Iceland. ... The Left-Green Movement (Vinstrihreyfingin - grænt framboð) is a political party in Iceland. ... The Liberal Party (Frjálslyndi flokkurinn) is a liberal party in Iceland. ...


See also: List of Icelandic rulers Rulers of Iceland from 1262 to 1944, including the following: The Icelandic Republic with Greenland (930-1262) The union with the Kingdom of Norway 1262-1536) The personal union of Norway and Sweden (1319-1343) The personal union of Norway and Denmark (1380-1396) The Kalmar Union (1397-1536) The...


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