Halldór Ásgrímsson
Icelandic politician and Prime Minister
Born
September 8th, 1947
77 years ago
Died
May 18th, 2015
9 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Iceland
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Served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Iceland from 2004 to 2006. Led the Progressive Party and was a significant figure in Icelandic politics. Held various ministerial positions including Minister of Fisheries and Minister of Transport and Communications. Focused on economic development and international relations during tenure. Contributed to shaping Iceland's policy on fisheries and the economy.
Served as the Prime Minister of Iceland
Led the Progressive Party
Held multiple ministerial roles
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