Prime Minister of Iceland (1925-1990)
1925 — 1990
Quick Facts
Profession
Prime Minister of Iceland (1925-1990)
Born
December 16, 1925
Died
1990 (age ~65)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
politician, banker
1925
Born in Reykjavík (1925-12-16)
1959
PositionMayor of Reykjavík (1959–1972)
1969
Awardgrand officier de l'ordre de Mérite du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg
1974
PositionMinister of Statistics of Iceland (1974–1978)
1974
PositionPrime Minister of Iceland (1974–1978)
1983
PositionMinister for Foreign Affairs (1983–1986)
Frequently Asked Questions
Geir Hallgrímsson is Prime Minister of Iceland (1925-1990). Born in 1925.
The name Geir means "a male given name. Etymology: From Geirr, whence also Geirur.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
Geir Hallgrímsson was born on December 16, 1925.
Geir Hallgrímsson died in 1990, at approximately 65 years of age.
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 — December 16, 1925
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Would you name your baby Geir?
Guestbook
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
Actions
1985
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
1990
Died in Reykjavík