Sveinn Björnsson
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Summary
Sveinn Björnsson was born on February 27, 1881[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on January 25, 1952[3], in Reykjavík[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,079 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Björn Jónsson[8]
- Spouse: Georgia Björnsson[9]
- Child: Björn Sveinsson Björnsson[10], Henrik Sveinsson Björnsson[11]
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[12]
- Position held: President of Iceland[13], Member of the Althing[14], president[15]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[16], Reykjavík Junior College[17]
- Award received: Order of the Falcon[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Sveinn Björnsson[20]
- Given name: Sveinn[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[22]
- Number of children: 6[23]
- Patronym or matronym: Björnsson[24]
Why It Matters
Sveinn Björnsson has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Sveinn Björnsson born?
Sveinn Björnsson was born in Copenhagen[2].
Where did Sveinn Björnsson die?
Sveinn Björnsson died in Reykjavík[4].
Who were Sveinn Björnsson's parents?
Sveinn Björnsson's father was Björn Jónsson[8].
Who was Sveinn Björnsson married to?
Sveinn Björnsson's spouses include Georgia Björnsson[9].
What did Sveinn Björnsson do for work?
Sveinn Björnsson worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].
Where did Sveinn Björnsson go to school?
Sveinn Björnsson was educated at University of Copenhagen[16] and Reykjavík Junior College[17].
What awards did Sveinn Björnsson receive?
Honors received include Order of the Falcon[18].