Steingrímur Steinþórsson
Encyclopedia
Steingrímur Steinþórsson (February 12, 1893 - November 14, 1966) was Prime Minister
of Iceland
from 14 March 1950 to 11 September 1953. He was a member of the Interim Triumvirate
(acting head of state
) from 26 January to 31 July 1952, and was a member of the Progressive Party
, though never its chairman.
He served as Minister of Agriculture and Social Affairs from 1953 to 1956.
Prime Minister of Iceland
The Prime Minister of Iceland is Iceland's head of government. The prime minister is appointed formally by the President and exercises executive authority along with the cabinet subject to parliamentary support....
of Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
from 14 March 1950 to 11 September 1953. He was a member of the Interim Triumvirate
President of Iceland
The President of Iceland is Iceland's elected head of state. The president is elected to a four-year term by universal adult suffrage and has limited powers. The president is not the head of government; the Prime Minister of Iceland is the head of government. There have been five presidents since...
(acting head of state
Head of State
A head of state is the individual that serves as the chief public representative of a monarchy, republic, federation, commonwealth or other kind of state. His or her role generally includes legitimizing the state and exercising the political powers, functions, and duties granted to the head of...
) from 26 January to 31 July 1952, and was a member of the Progressive Party
Progressive Party (Iceland)
The Progressive Party is an agrarian, liberal and centrist party in Iceland. The party is a member of the Liberal International. Current chairman of the party is Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson. He was elected on January 18, 2009. His predecessor was Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, who only served as...
, though never its chairman.
He served as Minister of Agriculture and Social Affairs from 1953 to 1956.
External links
- Icelandic page with short bio and photo