Guðni Th. Jóhannesson
Icelandic politician, 6th President
Born
June 26th, 1968
56 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Iceland
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A lecturer and politician served as the 6th President of Iceland since 2016. Before presidency, worked as a historian focusing on modern Icelandic history. Held various academic positions and contributed to the field of political science. Elected president in a landslide victory, underscoring a strong public support. As president, emphasized unity and national identity, engaging with a wide range of local and international issues.
Served as the 6th President of Iceland
Worked as a historian and political scientist
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