Friðrik Ólafsson
Icelandic chess player and official (1935–2025)
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Summary
Friðrik Ólafsson was born on January 26, 1935[1], in Reykjavík[2]. He died on April 4, 2025[3], in Reykjavík[4]. He worked as a chess player[5], chess official[6], lawyer[7], politician[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (337 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[11]
- Position held: president[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Fridrik Olafsson[14]
- Sport: chess[15]
- Family name: Ólafsson[16]
- Given name: Friðrik[17]
- Elo rating: 2570[18], 2550[19], 2535[20], 2560[21], 2530[22], 2555[23], 2545[24], 2495[25], 2485[26], 2465[27], 2460[28]
Why It Matters
Friðrik Ólafsson has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Friðrik Ólafsson born?
Friðrik Ólafsson's place of birth was Reykjavík[2].
Where did Friðrik Ólafsson die?
Friðrik Ólafsson passed away in Reykjavík[4].
What did Friðrik Ólafsson do for work?
Friðrik Ólafsson worked as a chess player[5], chess official[6], lawyer[7], politician[8], and jurist[9].