Ásgeir Ásgeirsson

Icelandic politician, 2nd President of Iceland (1894-1972) Governor of Surtsey (1963-1968)
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Summary

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was born on May 13, 1894[1], in Governorate of Iceland[2]. He died on September 15, 1972[3], in Reykjavík[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and banker[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (485 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Iceland[8]
  • Spouse: Dóra Þórhallsdóttir[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Iceland[10]
  • Position held: President of Iceland[11], Prime Minister of Iceland[12], Minister of Finance of Iceland[13]
  • Educated at: University of Copenhagen[14], University of Iceland[15]
  • Award received: Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Falcon[16], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], Order of the Elephant[18], honorary doctor of the University of Manitoba[19], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Member of political party: Progressive Party[22], Social Democratic Party[23]
  • Commons category: Ásgeir Ásgeirsson[24]
  • Given name: Ásgeir[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[26]
  • Name in native language: Ásgeir Ásgeirsson[27]

Why It Matters

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Ásgeir Ásgeirsson born?

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson's place of birth was Governorate of Iceland[2].

Where did Ásgeir Ásgeirsson die?

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson passed away in Reykjavík[4].

Who was Ásgeir Ásgeirsson married to?

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson's spouses include Dóra Þórhallsdóttir[9].

What did Ásgeir Ásgeirsson do for work?

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson worked as a politician[5] and banker[6].

Where did Ásgeir Ásgeirsson go to school?

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was educated at University of Copenhagen[14] and University of Iceland[15].

What awards did Ásgeir Ásgeirsson receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Falcon[16], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], Order of the Elephant[18], and honorary doctor of the University of Manitoba[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . The orders of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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