Geir Hallgrímsson

Prime Minister of Iceland (1925-1990)
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Geir Hallgrímsson

Summary

Geir Hallgrímsson is a human[1]. He was born in Reykjavík[2]. He was born on December 16, 1925[3]. He died in Reykjavík[4]. He died on September 1, 1990[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and banker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Geir Hallgrímsson was born in Reykjavík[2].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson passed away in Reykjavík[4].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson was born on December 16, 1925[3].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson died on September 1, 1990[5].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson held citizenship in Iceland[9].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson's professions included politician[6].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson's professions included banker[7].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson held the position of Prime Minister of Iceland[10].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson held the position of Member of the Althing[11].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs[12].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson held the position of Minister of Statistics of Iceland[13].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson held the position of Mayor of Reykjavík[14].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson's education included a stint at University of Iceland[15].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[16].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson received the grand officier de l'ordre de Mérite du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg[17].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson received the Order of the Falcon[18].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson received the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[19].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson received the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg[20].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson is recorded as male[21].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson was affiliated with the Independence Party[23].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson's Commons category is recorded as Geir Hallgrímsson[24].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson's given name is recorded as Geir[25].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Icelandic[26].
  • Geir Hallgrímsson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'is', 'text': 'Geir Hallgrímsson'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Geir Hallgrímsson's place of birth was Reykjavík[2]. He was born on December 16, 1925[3].

Education

Geir Hallgrímsson was educated at University of Iceland[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and banker[7]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Iceland[10], a public office[28], in Iceland[29], founded in 1904[30]; Member of the Althing[11]; Minister for Foreign Affairs[12], a public office[31], in Iceland[32]; Minister of Statistics of Iceland[13], a public office[33], in Iceland[34]; and Mayor of Reykjavík[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[16], a grade of an order[35], in Spain[36]; grand officier de l'ordre de Mérite du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg[17]; Order of the Falcon[18], an order[37], in Iceland[38], founded in 1921[39]; Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[19], a civil decoration[40], in Spain[41], founded in 1815[42]; and Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg[20], an order[43], in Luxembourg[44], founded in 1961[45].

Personal Life

Geir Hallgrímsson was affiliated with the Independence Party[23].

Death and Burial

Geir Hallgrímsson died on September 1, 1990[5]. He died in Reykjavík[4].

Why It Matters

Geir Hallgrímsson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Geir Hallgrímsson born?

Geir Hallgrímsson's place of birth was Reykjavík[2].

Where did Geir Hallgrímsson die?

Geir Hallgrímsson died in Reykjavík[4].

What did Geir Hallgrímsson do for work?

Geir Hallgrímsson worked as politician[6] and banker[7].

Where did Geir Hallgrímsson go to school?

Geir Hallgrímsson was educated at University of Iceland[15].

What awards did Geir Hallgrímsson receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[16], grand officier de l'ordre de Mérite du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg[17], Order of the Falcon[18], and Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  12. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . viewer.eluxemburgensia.lu. viewer.eluxemburgensia.lu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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