Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson
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Summary
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson was born on May 14, 1943[1], in Ísafjörður[2]. He has worked as a politician[3] and university teacher[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,162 views/month, #7,161 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Dorrit Moussaieff[6]
- Child: Guðrún Tinna Ólafsdóttir[7], Svanhildur Ólafsdóttir[8]
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[9]
- Native language: Icelandic[10]
- Employer: University of Iceland[11]
- Educated at: University of Manchester[12], University of Iceland[13]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[14], Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana[15], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[16], Royal Order of the Seraphim[17], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[18], Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[19], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Falcon[20], Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[21], Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great[22], Order of the White Star, Collar Class[23], honorary doctor of the Ohio State University[24], Decoration for Exceptional Merits[25]
- Member of: Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[26]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson[29]
- Given name: Ólafur[30], Ragnar[31]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[33]
- Name in native language: Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson[34]
- Candidacy in election: 2000 Icelandic presidential election[35], 1996 Icelandic presidential election[36], 2008 Icelandic presidential election[37], 2012 Icelandic presidential election[38], 2004 Icelandic presidential election[39]
- Patronym or matronym: Grímsson[40]
Why It Matters
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson born?
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson was born in Ísafjörður[2].
Who was Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson married to?
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson's spouses include Dorrit Moussaieff[6].
What did Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson do for work?
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson worked as a politician[3] and university teacher[4].
Where did Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson go to school?
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson was educated at University of Manchester[12] and University of Iceland[13].
What awards did Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[14], Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana[15], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[16], and Royal Order of the Seraphim[17].