President Sveinn Björnsson Political party Progressive Party Education University of Copenhagen Succeeded by Ólafur Thors | Preceded by Ólafur Thors Died 14 November 1966 Party Progressive Party | |
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Born 12 February 1893
Álftagerði, Iceland ( 1893-02-12 ) Alma mater University of Copenhagen | ||
Steingrímur Steinþórsson (12 February 1893 - 14 November 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.
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