About Emil Jónsson
Lived 1902 – 1986 (aged 84). Emil Jónsson was an Icelandic politician.
Guðmundur Emil Jónsson (27 October 1902 – 30 November 1986) was prime minister of Iceland from 23 December 1958 to 20 November 1959.
He first became minister of Fisheries and Social affairs. He was a chairman of the Social Democratic Party (Alþýðuflokkurinn) from 1956 to 1968. He was a member of the Althingi from 1934 to 1971, and its speaker from 1956 to 1958.
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Who was Emil Jónsson?
Icelandic politician (1902-1986)
When was Emil Jónsson born?
Emil Jónsson was born on 27 October 1902 in Hafnarfjörður.
When did Emil Jónsson die?
Emil Jónsson died on 30 November 1986 in Reykjavík.
What was Emil Jónsson's occupation?
Emil Jónsson was a politician.
What nationality was Emil Jónsson?
Emil Jónsson was Icelandic.
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