Davíð Oddsson
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Davíð Oddsson
Summary
Davíð Oddsson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Reykjavík[2]. He was born on January 17, 1948[3]. He died in Skerjafjörður[4]. He died on March 1, 2026[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (227 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Davíð Oddsson's place of birth was Reykjavík[2].
- Davíð Oddsson passed away in Skerjafjörður[4].
- Davíð Oddsson was born on January 17, 1948[3].
- Davíð Oddsson died on March 1, 2026[5].
- Davíð Oddsson's father was Oddur Ólafsson[12].
- A child of Davíð Oddsson was Þorsteinn Davíðsson[13].
- Davíð Oddsson held citizenship in Iceland[14].
- Davíð Oddsson worked as a politician[6].
- Davíð Oddsson worked as a diplomat[7].
- Davíð Oddsson's professions included writer[8].
- Davíð Oddsson's professions included lawyer[9].
- Davíð Oddsson's professions included journalist[10].
- Davíð Oddsson's professions included banker[15].
- Davíð Oddsson held the position of Prime Minister of Iceland[16].
- Davíð Oddsson held the position of Mayor of Reykjavík[17].
- Davíð Oddsson held the position of Member of the Althing[18].
- Davíð Oddsson held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs[19].
- Davíð Oddsson held the position of Minister of Statistics of Iceland[20].
- Davíð Oddsson was educated at University of Iceland[21].
- Davíð Oddsson received the Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[22].
- Davíð Oddsson received the Decoration for Exceptional Merits[23].
- Davíð Oddsson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[24].
- Davíð Oddsson is recorded as male[25].
- Davíð Oddsson's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Davíð Oddsson was affiliated with the Independence Party[27].
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Origins and Family
Davíð Oddsson was born in Reykjavík[2]. He was born on January 17, 1948[3]. His father was Oddur Ólafsson[12].
Education
Davíð Oddsson was educated at University of Iceland[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], journalist[10], and banker[15]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Iceland[16], a public office[28], in Iceland[29], founded in 1904[30]; Mayor of Reykjavík[17]; Member of the Althing[18]; Minister for Foreign Affairs[19], a public office[31], in Iceland[32]; and Minister of Statistics of Iceland[20], a public office[33], in Iceland[34].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[22], a grade of an order[35], in Norway[36]; Decoration for Exceptional Merits[23], an order[37], in Slovenia[38], founded in 2004[39]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[24], a grade of an order[40], in Iceland[41], founded in 1921[42].
Personal Life
A child of Davíð Oddsson was Þorsteinn Davíðsson[13]. He was affiliated with the Independence Party[27].
Death and Burial
Davíð Oddsson died on March 1, 2026[5]. He died in Skerjafjörður[4].
Why It Matters
Davíð Oddsson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (227 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Davíð Oddsson born?
Davíð Oddsson was born in Reykjavík[2].
Where did Davíð Oddsson die?
Davíð Oddsson died in Skerjafjörður[4].
Who were Davíð Oddsson's parents?
Davíð Oddsson's father was Oddur Ólafsson[12].
What did Davíð Oddsson do for work?
Davíð Oddsson worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], writer[8], lawyer[9], and journalist[10].
Where did Davíð Oddsson go to school?
Davíð Oddsson was educated at University of Iceland[21].
What awards did Davíð Oddsson receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit[22], Decoration for Exceptional Merits[23], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[24].