Davíð Oddsson

Icelandic politician, former Prime Minister

Davíð Oddsson - Icelandic politician, former Prime Minister
Born

January 17th, 1948
77 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Iceland

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Served as the 21st Prime Minister of Iceland from 1991 to 2004, contributing to significant economic reforms and foreign policy decisions. Oversaw Iceland's economic boom in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Held the position of Mayor of Reykjavík and later served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Iceland. Played a key role in establishing Iceland's modern political landscape.

Served as Prime Minister from 1991 to 2004

Led economic reforms during tenure

Held Mayor of Reykjavík position

Served as Governor of the Central Bank

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