Ásgeir Ásgeirsson

Icelandic politician, 2nd President of Iceland (1894-1972) Governor of Surtsey (1963-1968)
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Ásgeir Ásgeirsson

Summary

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson is a human[1]. He was born in Governorate of Iceland[2]. He was born on +1894-05-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Reykjavík[4]. He died on +1972-09-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and banker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was born in Governorate of Iceland[2].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson died in Reykjavík[4].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was born on +1894-05-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson died on +1972-09-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Iceland[9].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was married to Dóra Þórhallsdóttir[10].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson held citizenship in Iceland[11].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson's professions included politician[6].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson worked as a banker[7].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson held the position of President of Iceland[12].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson held the position of Prime Minister of Iceland[13].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson held the position of Minister of Finance of Iceland[14].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[15].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was educated at University of Iceland[16].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson received the Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Falcon[17].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson received the Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson received the Order of the Elephant[19].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson received the honorary doctor of the University of Manitoba[20].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson received the Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[21].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson is recorded as male[22].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was affiliated with the Progressive Party[24].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party[25].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson's Commons category is recorded as Ásgeir Ásgeirsson[26].
  • Ásgeir Ásgeirsson's given name is recorded as Ásgeir[27].

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Origins and Family

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson's place of birth was Governorate of Iceland[2]. He was born on +1894-05-13T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[15], a public research university[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1479[30] and University of Iceland[16], a public university[31], in Iceland[32], founded in 1911[33], headquartered in Reykjavík[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and banker[7]. Positions held include President of Iceland[12], a position[35], in Iceland[36], founded in 1944[37]; Prime Minister of Iceland[13], a public office[38], in Iceland[39], founded in 1904[40]; and Minister of Finance of Iceland[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Falcon[17], a grade of an order[41], in Iceland[42], founded in 1921[43]; Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[44], in Germany[45]; Order of the Elephant[19], an order of chivalry[46], in Denmark[47], founded in 1693[48]; honorary doctor of the University of Manitoba[20], an award[49], in Canada[50]; and Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[21], a grade of an order[51], in Finland[52], founded in 1919[53].

Personal Life

Among Ásgeir Ásgeirsson's spouses was Dóra Þórhallsdóttir[10]. Political affiliations include Progressive Party[24], a Nordic agrarian parties[54], in Iceland[55], founded in 1916[56], headquartered in Reykjavík[57] and Social Democratic Party[25], a political party[58], in Iceland[59], founded in 1916[60].

Death and Burial

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson died on +1972-09-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Reykjavík[4]. Burial took place at Iceland[9].

Why It Matters

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Ásgeir Ásgeirsson born?

Born in Governorate of Iceland[2], Ásgeir Ásgeirsson…

Where did Ásgeir Ásgeirsson die?

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson passed away in Reykjavík[4].

Who was Ásgeir Ásgeirsson married to?

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson's spouses include Dóra Þórhallsdóttir[10].

What did Ásgeir Ásgeirsson do for work?

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson worked as politician[6] and banker[7].

Where did Ásgeir Ásgeirsson go to school?

Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was educated at University of Copenhagen[15] and University of Iceland[16].

What awards did Ásgeir Ásgeirsson receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Falcon[17], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Order of the Elephant[19], and honorary doctor of the University of Manitoba[20].

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  21. [21] . The orders of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Ásgeir
    Spouse Dóra Þórhallsdóttir
    Occupation politician, banker
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