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Davíð Oddsson was an Icelandic politician. Born on 17 January 1948 in Reykjavík, Oddsson died on 1 March 2026 in Skerjafjörður at the age of 78.
Positions held include Mayor of Reykjavík (1982–1991), Prime Minister of Iceland (1991–2004) and Minister of Statistics of Iceland (1994–2005). Oddsson studied at University of Iceland. Honours include Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon and Decoration for Exceptional Merits.
With a Wikipedia article in 45 languages, Davíð Oddsson is No. 43,455 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 17 January 1948, Reykjavík
- Died
- 1 March 2026, Skerjafjörður (aged 78)
- Country
- Iceland
- Known as
- Politician, diplomat, writer
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Independence Party
- Education
- University of Iceland
- Languages
- Icelandic
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 45
Did you know
Was 34 when first mayor of Reykjavík (1982).
Lived to 78.
Shares a birthday with Benjamin Franklin and Muhammad Ali.
One of 88 people in the Index born in Reykjavík, with Björk.
Has a Wikipedia article in 45 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1982–1991Mayor of Reykjavík
- 1991–2004Prime Minister of Iceland
- 1994–2005Minister of Statistics of Iceland
- 2004–2005Minister for Foreign Affairs
- —Member of the Althing
Connections
- FatherOddur Ólafsson
- ChildÞorsteinn Davíðsson
Honours and works
Awards
- Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit1991
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon1991
- Decoration for Exceptional Merits2006
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