Sveinn Björnsson
Icelandic politician, 1st President of Iceland (1881-1952)
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Sveinn Björnsson was an Icelandic politician who served as the first President of Iceland from 1944 until his death in 1952. He is historically significant because he led Iceland during its transition to independence and establishment as a republic.
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- Born
- 1881
- Works
- 1
Top works
- The Kingdom of Iceland, some remarks on its constitutional and international status
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Article
Sveinn Björnsson ( Icelandic: [ˈsveitn̥ ˈpjœsːɔn]; 27 February 1881 – 25 January 1952) was the first president of Iceland, serving from 1944 to 1952.
Background, education and legal career