Geir Haarde
Icelandic politician and former head of government
1951 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Icelandic politician and former head of government
Born
April 8, 1951
Age
~75 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
politician, economist, diplomat
IcelandBorn in Reykjavík
1951
Born in Reykjavík (1951-04-08)
1995
PositionPresident of the Nordic Council (1995–1995)
1998
PositionMinister of Finance of Iceland (1998–2005)
2005
PositionMinister for Foreign Affairs (2005–2006)
2006
PositionMinister of Statistics of Iceland (2006–2007)
2006
PositionPrime Minister of Iceland (2006–2009)
About
Geir Hilmar Haarde is an Icelandic politician who served as prime minister of Iceland from 15 June 2006 to 1 February 2009, and as president of the Nordic Council in 1995. Geir was chairman of the Icelandic Independence Party from 2005 to 2009. From 2015 to 2019 he served as the ambassador of Iceland to the United States and several Latin American countries. Since 2019 he has been a chief representative at the World Bank Group.
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Who is Geir Haarde?+
Geir Hilmar Haarde is an Icelandic politician who served as prime minister of Iceland from 15 June 2006 to 1 February 2009, and as president of the Nordic Council in 1995. Geir was chairman of the Icelandic Independence Party from 2005 to 2009. From 2015 to 2019 he served as the ambassador of Icelan
What does the name Geir mean?+
The name Geir means "a male given name. Etymology: From Geirr, whence also Geirur.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Geir Haarde born?+
Geir Haarde was born on April 8, 1951.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: From Geirr, whence also Geirur.
The name Geir is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: From Geirr, whence also Geirur.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Geir — April 8, 1951
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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