Bjarni Benediktsson

Icelandic politician (1908–1970)
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Bjarni Benediktsson
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Bjarni Benediktsson

Summary

Bjarni Benediktsson is a human[1]. He was born in Reykjavík[2]. He was born on April 30, 1908[3]. He passed away in Thingvellir National Park[4]. He died on July 10, 1970[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Bjarni Benediktsson was born in Reykjavík[2].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson passed away in Thingvellir National Park[4].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson was born on April 30, 1908[3].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson died on July 10, 1970[5].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson held citizenship in Iceland[9].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's professions included politician[6].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson worked as a journalist[7].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson held the position of Prime Minister of Iceland[10].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson held the position of Prime Minister of Iceland[11].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson held the position of Member of the Althing[12].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs[13].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson held the position of Minister of Justice (Iceland)[14].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson held the position of Minister of Justice (Iceland)[15].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson was employed by University of Iceland[16].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's education included a stint at University of Iceland[17].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson received the Order of the Falcon[18].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[20].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[21].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson is recorded as male[22].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson was affiliated with the Independence Party[24].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's Commons category is recorded as Bjarni Benediktsson[25].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's family name is recorded as Benediktsson[26].
  • Bjarni Benediktsson's given name is recorded as Bjarni[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Reykjavík[2], Bjarni Benediktsson… he was born on April 30, 1908[3].

Education

Bjarni Benediktsson's education included a stint at University of Iceland[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and journalist[7]. Among Bjarni Benediktsson's employers was University of Iceland[16]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Iceland[10], a public office[28], in Iceland[29], founded in 1904[30]; Member of the Althing[12]; Minister for Foreign Affairs[13], a public office[31], in Iceland[32]; Minister of Justice (Iceland)[14], a public office[33], in Iceland[34]; Minister of Education[35]; and Minister of Industry of Iceland[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Falcon[18], an order[37], in Iceland[38], founded in 1921[39]; Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], a grade of an order[40], in Germany[41]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[20], a grade of an order[42], in Luxembourg[43], founded in 1841[44]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[21], a grade of an order[45], in Norway[46].

Personal Life

Bjarni Benediktsson was affiliated with the Independence Party[24].

Death and Burial

Bjarni Benediktsson died on July 10, 1970[5]. He passed away in Thingvellir National Park[4].

Why It Matters

Bjarni Benediktsson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47]

FAQs

Where was Bjarni Benediktsson born?

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

Where did Bjarni Benediktsson die?

Bjarni Benediktsson died in Thingvellir National Park[4].

What did Bjarni Benediktsson do for work?

Bjarni Benediktsson worked as politician[6] and journalist[7].

Where did Bjarni Benediktsson go to school?

Bjarni Benediktsson was educated at University of Iceland[17].

What awards did Bjarni Benediktsson receive?

Honors received include Order of the Falcon[18], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[20], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [20] . viewer.eluxemburgensia.lu. viewer.eluxemburgensia.lu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  27. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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