Bjarni Benediktsson

Icelandic politician
Person human Q879376
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Bjarni Benediktsson

Summary

Bjarni Benediktsson is a human[1]. He was born in Reykjavík[2]. He was born on January 26, 1970[3]. He worked as a politician[4], lawyer[5], and statesperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (431 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Bjarni Benediktsson was born in Reykjavík[2].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson was born on January 26, 1970[3].
  • Among Bjarni Benediktsson's spouses was Þóra Margrét Baldvinsdóttir[8].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson held citizenship in Iceland[9].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's professions included politician[4].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's professions included lawyer[5].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson worked as a statesperson[6].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson held the position of Member of the 2016-2017 Parliament of Iceland[10].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson held the position of Member of the 2017–2021 Parliament of Iceland[11].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson held the position of Member of the 2021– Parliament of Iceland[12].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson was educated at University of Iceland[13].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's education included a stint at University of Miami[14].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson is recorded as male[15].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson was affiliated with the Independence Party[17].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's Commons category is recorded as Bjarni Benediktsson (born 1970)[18].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's family name is recorded as Benediktsson[19].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's given name is recorded as Bjarni[20].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's significant event is recorded as Panama Papers[21].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Icelandic[22].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'is', 'text': 'Bjarni Benediktsson'}[23].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's different from is recorded as Bjarni Benediktsson[24].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+4'}[25].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's candidacy in election is recorded as 2021 Icelandic parliamentary election[26].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+7639'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Reykjavík[2], Bjarni Benediktsson… he was born on January 26, 1970[3].

Education

Educated at University of Iceland[13], a public university[28], in Iceland[29], founded in 1911[30], headquartered in Reykjavík[31] and University of Miami[14], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1925[34], headquartered in Coral Gables[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], lawyer[5], and statesperson[6]. Positions held include Member of the 2016-2017 Parliament of Iceland[10], a position[36], in Iceland[37]; Member of the 2017–2021 Parliament of Iceland[11], a position[38], in Iceland[39]; and Member of the 2021– Parliament of Iceland[12].

Personal Life

Among Bjarni Benediktsson's spouses was Þóra Margrét Baldvinsdóttir[8]. He was affiliated with the Independence Party[17].

Why It Matters

Bjarni Benediktsson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (431 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Bjarni Benediktsson born?

Bjarni Benediktsson's place of birth was Reykjavík[2].

Who was Bjarni Benediktsson married to?

Bjarni Benediktsson's spouses include Þóra Margrét Baldvinsdóttir[8].

What did Bjarni Benediktsson do for work?

Bjarni Benediktsson worked as politician[4], lawyer[5], and statesperson[6].

Where did Bjarni Benediktsson go to school?

Bjarni Benediktsson was educated at University of Iceland[13] and University of Miami[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . althingi.is. althingi.is. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . mbl.is. mbl.is. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . althingi.is. Retrieved . althingi.is. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . government.is. government.is. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, statesperson
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  2. 20d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Bjarni
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    Educated at University of Iceland, University of Miami
    Member of political party Independence Party
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