Former Presidents of Iceland
Since the founding of the republic in 1944, seven individuals have held the office of President of Iceland. Two former presidents served for eight years each, one for twelve years, two for sixteen years each, and one for twenty years. Halla Tómasdóttir is the seventh president of the Republic of Iceland and the second woman to hold the office.
Sveinn Björnsson
Sveinn Björnsson was elected president of Iceland on 17 June 1944. He died in 1952, while still in office.
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Ásgeir Ásgeirsson
Ásgeir Ásgeirsson was elected president of Iceland on 29 June 1952. He left office in 1968.
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Kristján Eldjárn
Kristján Eldjárn was elected president of Iceland on 30 June 1968. He left office in 1980.
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Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir was elected president on 29 June 1980. She left office in 1996.
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Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson was elected president on 29 June 1996. He left office in 2016.
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Guðni Th. Jóhannesson
Guðni Th. Jóhannesson was elected president on 25 June 2016. He left office in 2024.
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