Bjarni Benediktsson
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Summary
Bjarni Benediktsson was born on April 30, 1908[1], in Reykjavík[2]. He died on July 10, 1970[3], in Thingvellir National Park[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and journalist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (268 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Child: Björn Bjarnason[8], Valgerður Bjarnadóttir[9]
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[10]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Iceland[11], Member of the Althing[12], Minister for Foreign Affairs[13], Minister of Justice (Iceland)[14], Minister of Education[15], Minister of Industry of Iceland[16], Minister of Health (Iceland)[17], Mayor of Reykjavík[18]
- Employer: University of Iceland[19]
- Educated at: University of Iceland[20], Reykjavík Junior College[21]
- Award received: Order of the Falcon[22], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[24], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: Independence Party[27]
- Commons category: Bjarni Benediktsson[28]
- Family name: Benediktsson[29]
- Given name: Bjarni[30]
- Manner of death: accidental death[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[32]
- Name in native language: Bjarni Benediktsson[33]
- Different from: Bjarni Benediktsson[34]
Why It Matters
Bjarni Benediktsson has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Bjarni Benediktsson born?
Bjarni Benediktsson was born in Reykjavík[2].
Where did Bjarni Benediktsson die?
Bjarni Benediktsson passed away in Thingvellir National Park[4].
What did Bjarni Benediktsson do for work?
Bjarni Benediktsson worked as a politician[5] and journalist[6].
Where did Bjarni Benediktsson go to school?
Bjarni Benediktsson was educated at University of Iceland[20] and Reykjavík Junior College[21].
What awards did Bjarni Benediktsson receive?
Honors received include Order of the Falcon[22], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown[24], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[25].