Magnús Guðmundsson
Icelandic lawyer and politician
Born
February 6th, 1879
146 years ago
Died
1937
88 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Iceland
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Served as the third Prime Minister of Iceland from 1926 to 1927. As a lawyer, contributed to the legal framework of the young republic. Participated actively in the politics of Iceland during the early 20th century and was influential in shaping national policies during a formative period. Promoted developments in various sectors, including education and governmental structure, while managing post-independence challenges.
Served as Prime Minister from 1926 to 1927
Contributed to the legal framework of Iceland
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