Halldór Ásgrímsson
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Summary
Halldór Ásgrímsson was born on September 8, 1947[1], in Vopnafjörður[2]. He died on May 18, 2015[3], in Reykjavík[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and head of government[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[9]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Iceland[10], Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers[11], Member of the Althing[12], Minister for Foreign Affairs[13], Minister of Justice (Iceland)[14], Minister of Fisheries[15], Minister of Statistics of Iceland[16], Minister for Nordic Cooperation[17]
- Employer: University of Iceland[18]
- Educated at: University of Bergen[19], University of Copenhagen[20], University of Iceland[21]
- Award received: Order of the Falcon[22], Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[23]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: Progressive Party[26]
- Commons category: Halldór Ásgrímsson[27]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[28]
- Family name: Ásgrímsson[29]
- Given name: Halldór[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[32]
- Name in native language: Halldór Ásgrímsson[33]
- Patronym or matronym: Ásgrímsson[34]
Why It Matters
Halldór Ásgrímsson has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Halldór Ásgrímsson born?
Halldór Ásgrímsson was born in Vopnafjörður[2].
Where did Halldór Ásgrímsson die?
Halldór Ásgrímsson died in Reykjavík[4].
What did Halldór Ásgrímsson do for work?
Halldór Ásgrímsson worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and head of government[7].
Where did Halldór Ásgrímsson go to school?
Halldór Ásgrímsson was educated at University of Bergen[19], University of Copenhagen[20], and University of Iceland[21].
What awards did Halldór Ásgrímsson receive?
Honors received include Order of the Falcon[22] and Commander of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[23].