Jóhann Hafstein, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Jóhann Hafstein

Icelandic politician

Date of Birth: 19-Sep-1915

Place of Birth: Akureyri, Northeastern Region, Iceland

Date of Death: 15-May-1980

Profession: politician

Nationality: Iceland

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Jóhann Hafstein

  • Jóhann Hafstein (Akureyri, 19 September 1915 – 15 May 1980) was elected to the Althingi for Reykjavík in 1946, which he represented until 1978.
  • Jóhann was Prime Minister of Iceland from 10 July 1970 to 14 July 1971, for the Independence Party.
  • Member of the Althingi 1946–1978.
  • Hafstein was Speaker of the Lower House of the Althingi 1959–1961 and 1962–1963.
  • He was CEO of the Fisheries Bank from 1952 to 1963.
  • He served as Minister of Justice, Religion and Industrial Affairs, as well as handling the Health portfolio in 1961 and again in 1963–1970.
  • He attended the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1953, 1959 and 1974.

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