Davíð Oddsson
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Summary
Davíð Oddsson was born on January 17, 1948[1], in Reykjavík[2]. He died on March 1, 2026[3], in Skerjafjörður[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], writer[7], lawyer[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (564 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Oddur Ólafsson[11]
- Child: Þorsteinn Davíðsson[12]
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[13]
- Occupation: banker[14], poet[15], jurist[16], head of government[17], mayor[18], editor-in-chief[19], foreign minister[20]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Iceland[21], Mayor of Reykjavík[22], Member of the Althing[23], Minister for Foreign Affairs[24], Minister of Statistics of Iceland[25]
- Educated at: University of Iceland[26]
- Award received: Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[27], Decoration for Exceptional Merits[28], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of political party: Independence Party[31]
- Commons category: Davíð Oddsson[32]
- Family name: Oddsson[33]
- Given name: Davíð[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Davíð Oddsson[35]
- Commons gallery: Davíð Oddsson[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[37]
- Name in native language: Davíð Oddsson[38]
- Candidacy in election: 2016 Icelandic presidential election[39]
- P14750: 9A82-86AD-21D1-8FB1-2BB6[40]
Why It Matters
Davíð Oddsson has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Davíð Oddsson born?
Davíð Oddsson was born in Reykjavík[2].
Where did Davíð Oddsson die?
Davíð Oddsson died in Skerjafjörður[4].
Who were Davíð Oddsson's parents?
Davíð Oddsson's father was Oddur Ólafsson[11].
What did Davíð Oddsson do for work?
Davíð Oddsson worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], writer[7], lawyer[8], and journalist[9].
Where did Davíð Oddsson go to school?
Davíð Oddsson was educated at University of Iceland[26].
What awards did Davíð Oddsson receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[27], Decoration for Exceptional Merits[28], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[29].