Katrin Jakobsdóttir
28th Prime Minister of Iceland
1976 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
28th Prime Minister of Iceland
Born
February 1, 1976
Age
~50 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
politician, environmentalist
IcelandBorn in Reykjavík
1976
Born in Reykjavík (1976-02-01)
2007
PositionMember of the 2007-2009 Parliament of Iceland (2007–2009)
2009
PositionMinister for Nordic Cooperation (2009–2013)
2009
PositionMinister of Education (2009–2009)
2009
PositionMinister of Education, Science and Culture (2009–2013)
2009
PositionMember of the 2009-2013 Parliament of Iceland (2009–2013)
About
Katrín Jakobsdóttir is an Icelandic former politician who served as the prime minister of Iceland from December 2017 to April 2024 and was a member of the Althing for the Reykjavík North constituency from 2007 to 2024.
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Who is Katrin Jakobsdóttir?+
Katrín Jakobsdóttir is an Icelandic former politician who served as the prime minister of Iceland from December 2017 to April 2024 and was a member of the Althing for the Reykjavík North constituency from 2007 to 2024.
What does the name Katrin mean?+
The name Katrin means "a female given name, variant of Katariina (“Catherine”)". It is of German origin.
When was Katrin Jakobsdóttir born?+
Katrin Jakobsdóttir was born on February 1, 1976.
Name Meaning
a female given name, variant of Katariina (“Catherine”)
The name Katrin is of German origin, meaning "a female given name, variant of Katariina (“Catherine”)". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Katrin
Katrin — February 1, 1976
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Guestbook
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
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