Steingrímur Steinþórsson
Steingrímur Steinþórsson (12 February 1893 – 14 November 1966) was Icelandic politician. He served as speaker of the Althing from 1949 to 1950.[1] He served as 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.
Steingrímur Steinþórsson | |
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11th Prime Minister of Iceland | |
In office 14 March 1950 – 11 September 1953 | |
President | Sveinn Björnsson Ásgeir Ásgeirsson |
Preceded by | Ólafur Thors |
Succeeded by | Ólafur Thors |
Personal details | |
Born | Álftagerði, Iceland | 12 February 1893
Died | 14 November 1966 73) Reykjavík, Iceland | (aged
Political party | Progressive Party |
Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
He served as Minister of Agriculture and Social Affairs from 1953 to 1956.
Steingrímur died in Reykjavík on 14 November 1966 following a bout of illness.[2][3]
References
- "Þingmenn". Alþingi.
- "Steingrímur Steinþórsson fyrrverandi forsætisráðherra er látinn". Þjóðviljinn (in Icelandic). 15 November 1966. p. 2. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- "Steingrímur Steinþórsson andaðist í gær". Tíminn (in Icelandic). 15 November 1966. p. 1. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
External links
- Icelandic page with short bio and photo
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