Guðni Jóhannesson
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Summary
Guðni Jóhannesson was born on June 26, 1968[1], in Reykjavík[2]. He has worked as a historian[3], university teacher[4], translator[5], and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,106 views/month, #7,064 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Jóhannes Sæmundsson[8]
- Mother: Margrét Thorlacius[9]
- Spouse: Eliza Reid[10], Elín Haraldsdóttir[11]
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[12]
- Native language: Icelandic[13]
- Employer: University of London[14], Bifröst University[15], University of Iceland[16]
- Educated at: University of Warwick[17], University of Iceland[18], St Antony's College[19], Queen Mary University of London[20], University of Bonn[21], Reykjavík University[22], University of Oxford[23]
- Award received: 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], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[27], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: Guðni Th. Jóhannesson[30]
- Given name: Guðni[31]
- Official website: http://gudnith.is[32]
- Work location: Reykjavík[33], London[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[35], English[36], Danish[37], Norwegian[38], Russian[39], German[40]
- Name in native language: Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson[41]
- Different from: Guðni Jóhannesson[42]
- Number of children: 5[43]
- Sibling: Patrekur Jóhannesson[44]
- Candidacy in election: 2016 Icelandic presidential election[45], 2020 Icelandic presidential election[46]
- Patronym or matronym: Jóhannesson[47]
- Scandinavian middle family name: Thorlacius[48]
- Social media followers: 10,282[49], 16,975[50]
Why It Matters
Guðni Jóhannesson has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Guðni Jóhannesson born?
Guðni Jóhannesson's place of birth was Reykjavík[2].
Who were Guðni Jóhannesson's parents?
Guðni Jóhannesson's father was Jóhannes Sæmundsson[8]. Guðni Jóhannesson's mother was Margrét Thorlacius[9].
Who was Guðni Jóhannesson married to?
Guðni Jóhannesson's spouses include Eliza Reid[10] and Elín Haraldsdóttir[11].
What did Guðni Jóhannesson do for work?
Guðni Jóhannesson worked as a historian[3], university teacher[4], translator[5], and politician[6].
Where did Guðni Jóhannesson go to school?
Guðni Jóhannesson was educated at University of Warwick[17], University of Iceland[18], St Antony's College[19], and Queen Mary University of London[20].
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].