Kristján Jónsson

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Kristján Jónsson born on March 4, 1852, died at July 2, 1926. He was Prime Minister of Iceland from 14 March 1911 to 24 July 1912. He was member of Althingi 1893-1905 and from 1908-1913.

He was born on the farm Gautlönd in North East Iceland and two of his brothers became politicians, Pétur (b. 28th August 1858 d. 20th January 1922 member of Althingi 1894-1922, minister of Industrial Affairs 1920-1922) and Steingrímur (b. 27th December 1867 d. 29th December 1956 member of Althingi 1906-1915). Kristján was the father in law of Sigurður Eggerz who later took office as prime minister.

Preceded by:
Björn Jónsson
Prime Minister of Iceland
1911–1912
Succeeded by:
Hannes Hafstein
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