Jóhannes Jóhannesson
Jóhannes Jóhannesson (17 January 1866 - 7 February 1950) was an Icelandic politician and speaker of Althing. He was a member of the Althing in 1900–1901, 1903–1913, and 1916–1931.[1]
Jóhannes Jóhannesson | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Althing | |
| In office 1918–1921 | |
| Appointed by | Christian X of Denmark |
| Preceded by | Kristinn Daníelsson |
| Succeeded by | Sigurður Eggerz |
| In office 1924–1926 | |
| Appointed by | Christian X of Denmark |
| Preceded by | Magnús Kristjánsson |
| Succeeded by | Magnús Torfason |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 January 1866 Hjarðarholti, Stafholtstungum |
| Died | 7 February 1950 Reykjavík |
| Resting place | Hólavallagarður |
| Nationality | Icelandic |
| Spouse(s) | Jósefína Antonía Lárusdóttir Blöndal |
| Children | Lárus Jóhannesson |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen (Hafnarskóli) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Between the years of 1918-1928 he served as county sheriff for the city of Reykjavík.
Jóhannes served as chairman for the Icelandic side of the committee on the act of the Union with Denmark,[2] which secured the sovereignty of Iceland from Danish rule.
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References
- "Jóhannes Jóhannesson". Alþingi (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2022-01-22.
- "Leiðin að sjálfstæði".
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External links
- Jóhannes Jóhannesson, Secretariat of Althingi, retrieved 22 January 2022
- Leiðin að sjálfstæði (in Icelandic), retrieved 22 January 2022
- Gardur.is (in Icelandic), retrieved 22 January 2022
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