Guðni Th. Jóhannesson
President of Iceland (2016-present)
Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson (born June 26, 1968) is an independent politician who was the President of Iceland. He became president on August 1 2016.[1] His term ended on August 1, 2024. Guðni holds a PhD in history from Queen Mary University of London.
Guðni Th. Jóhannesson | |
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![]() Guðni in 2022 | |
6th President of Iceland | |
In office 1 August 2016 – 1 August 2024 | |
Prime Minister | Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson Bjarni Benediktsson Katrín Jakobsdóttir Bjarni Benediktsson |
Preceded by | Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson |
Succeeded by | Halla Tómasdóttir |
Personal details | |
Born | Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson 26 June 1968 Reykjavík, Iceland |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse(s) |
Elín Haraldsdóttir
(m. 1995; div. 1996) |
Children | 5 |
Residence | Bessastaðir |
Alma mater | University of Warwick (BA) University of Iceland (MA) St Antony's College, Oxford (MSt) Queen Mary, University of London (PhD) |
References
change- ↑ Jóhannesson, Benedikt. "Inauguration of New President". icelandreview.com. Archived from the original on 1 August 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
Preceded by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson |
President of Iceland 2016- |
Succeeded by ... |