Steingrímur Steinþórsson
This is an Icelandic name. The last name is a patronymic, not a family name; this person is properly referred to by the given name Steingrímur.
| Steingrímur Steinþórsson | |
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| 4th Prime Minister of Iceland | |
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In office 14 March 1950 – 11 September 1953 | |
| President | Sveinn Björnsson |
| Preceded by | Ólafur Thors |
| Succeeded by | Ólafur Thors |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
12 February 1893 Álftagerði, Iceland |
| Died | 14 November 1966 (aged 73) |
| Political party | Progressive Party |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
Steingrímur Steinþórsson (12 February 1893 - 14 November 1966) was Prime Minister of Iceland from 14 March 1950 to 11 September 1953. He was a member of the Interim Triumvirate (acting head of state) from 26 January to 31 July 1952, and was a member of the Progressive Party, though never its chairman.
He served as Minister of Agriculture and Social Affairs from 1953 to 1956.
External links
- Icelandic page with short bio and photo
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Ólafur Thors |
Prime Minister of Iceland 1950–1953 |
Succeeded by Ólafur Thors |
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