Jóhann Hafstein
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| In office 10 July 1970 – 14 July 1971 |
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| Preceded by | Bjarni Benediktsson |
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| Succeeded by | Ólafur Jóhannesson |
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| Born | September 19, 1915 |
| Died | May 15, 1980 |
| Political party | Independence Party |
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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