Guðni Jóhannesson

President of Iceland (2016-2024)
Person human Q24045706
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Guðni Jóhannesson

Summary

Guðni Jóhannesson is a human[1]. Born in Reykjavík[2], he… he was born on June 26, 1968[3]. He worked as a historian[4], university teacher[5], translator[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,017 views/month, #7,064 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Reykjavík[2], Guðni Jóhannesson…
  • Guðni Jóhannesson was born on June 26, 1968[3].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson's father was Jóhannes Sæmundsson[9].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson's mother was Margrét Thorlacius[10].
  • Among Guðni Jóhannesson's spouses was Eliza Reid[11].
  • Among Guðni Jóhannesson's spouses was Elín Haraldsdóttir[12].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson held citizenship in Iceland[13].
  • Icelandic was Guðni Jóhannesson's native language[14].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson's professions included historian[4].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson worked as a university teacher[5].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson's professions included translator[6].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson's professions included politician[7].
  • Among Guðni Jóhannesson's employers was University of London[15].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson was employed by Bifröst University[16].
  • Among Guðni Jóhannesson's employers was University of Iceland[17].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson was educated at University of Warwick[18].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson was educated at University of Iceland[19].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson's education included a stint at St Antony's College[20].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson was educated at Queen Mary University of London[21].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson's education included a stint at University of Bonn[22].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson's education included a stint at Reykjavík University[23].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[24].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[25].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson received the Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26].
  • Guðni Jóhannesson received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[27].

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Origins and Family

Guðni Jóhannesson's place of birth was Reykjavík[2]. He was born on June 26, 1968[3]. His father was Jóhannes Sæmundsson[9]. His mother was Margrét Thorlacius[10]. Icelandic was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at University of Warwick[18], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1965[30]; University of Iceland[19], a public university[31], in Iceland[32], founded in 1911[33], headquartered in Reykjavík[34]; St Antony's College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1950[37], headquartered in Oxford[38]; Queen Mary University of London[21], a public research university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1882[41], headquartered in London[42]; University of Bonn[22], a public research university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1818[45], headquartered in Bonn[46]; and Reykjavík University[23], a university[47], in Iceland[48], founded in 1964[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[4], university teacher[5], translator[6], and politician[7]. Employers include University of London[15], a university[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1836[52], headquartered in London[53]; Bifröst University[16], a university[54], in Iceland[55], founded in 1918[56]; and University of Iceland[17], a public university[57], in Iceland[58], founded in 1911[59], headquartered in Reykjavík[60].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Elephant[24], a grade of an order[61], in Denmark[62]; Royal Order of the Seraphim[25], an order[63], in Sweden[64], founded in 1748[65]; Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26], a grade of an order[66], in Finland[67], founded in 1919[68]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[27], a grade of an order[69], in Norway[70]; and Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[71], a grade of an order[72], in Germany[73].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eliza Reid[11], a writer[74], b. 1976[75], of Canada[76], awarded the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[77], specialised in journalism[78] and Elín Haraldsdóttir[12].

Why It Matters

Guðni Jóhannesson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,017 views/month, #7,064 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

FAQs

Where was Guðni Jóhannesson born?

Born in Reykjavík[2], Guðni Jóhannesson…

Who were Guðni Jóhannesson's parents?

Guðni Jóhannesson's father was Jóhannes Sæmundsson[9]. Guðni Jóhannesson's mother was Margrét Thorlacius[10].

Who was Guðni Jóhannesson married to?

Guðni Jóhannesson's spouses include Eliza Reid[11] and Elín Haraldsdóttir[12].

What did Guðni Jóhannesson do for work?

Guðni Jóhannesson worked as historian[4], university teacher[5], translator[6], and politician[7].

Where did Guðni Jóhannesson go to school?

Guðni Jóhannesson was educated at University of Warwick[18], University of Iceland[19], St Antony's College[20], and Queen Mary University of London[21].

What awards did Guðni Jóhannesson receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Elephant[24], Royal Order of the Seraphim[25], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[27].

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  1. 9d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation historian, university teacher, translator +1
    Position held President of Iceland, president-elect
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