Jóhann Hafstein

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Jóhann Hafstein (born in Akureyri September 19, 1915 died May 15, 1980) was elected to Althingi for Reykjavik in 1946 which he represented un til 1978. Jóhann was Prime Minister of Iceland from 10 July 1970 to 14 July 1971, for the Independence Party. Member of Pairlament 1946-1978. CEO of the Fisheries Bank 1952-1963. Minister of Justice, Religion and Industrial Affairs, minded as well about matters of Health in 1961 and again in 1963-1970. He attended the General Assembly of United Nations in 1953, 1959 and 1974.

Preceded by
Bjarni Benediktsson		 Chairman of the Independence Party
1970–1973		 Succeeded by
Geir Hallgrímsson
Preceded by
Bjarni Benediktsson		 Prime Minister of Iceland
1970–1971		 Succeeded by
Ólafur Jóhannesson
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