Kristján Eldjárn
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Kristján Eldjárn (Icelandic: [ˈkʰrɪstjaun ˈɛltjaurtn̥]; 6 December 1916 – 14 September 1982) was the third president of Iceland, from 1968 to 1980.
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This is an Icelandic name. The last name is a family name, but this person is referred to by the given name Kristján.
Quick Facts His Excellency, 3rd President of Iceland ...
Kristján Eldjárn | |
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3rd President of Iceland | |
In office 1 August 1968 – 1 August 1980 | |
Prime Minister | Bjarni Benediktsson Jóhann Hafstein Ólafur Jóhannesson Geir Hallgrímsson Ólafur Jóhannesson Benedikt Gröndal Gunnar Thoroddsen |
Preceded by | Ásgeir Ásgeirsson |
Succeeded by | Vigdís Finnbogadóttir |
Personal details | |
Born | (1916-12-06)6 December 1916 Tjörn, Svarfaðardal, Iceland |
Died | 13 September 1982(1982-09-13) (aged 65) Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
Spouse | Halldóra Eldjárn |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | University of Copenhagen University of Iceland |
Profession | Teacher, curator |
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