Helgi Hallvarðsson
Commander in the Icelandic coastguard
About Helgi Hallvarðsson
Lived 1931 – 2008 (aged 76). Helgi Hallvarðsson was an Icelandic commandant.
Helgi Hallvarðsson (12 June 1931 – 15 March 2008) was an Icelandic commander in the Icelandic Coast Guard. During his 55-year service with the Coast Guard, he took part in all three Anglo-Icelandic Cod Wars where he was nicknamed "Mad Helgi", "The Maddest Axeman" and "Napoleon of the North" by the British due to his aggressive tactics.
Life Helgi was born in Reykjavík to Guðfinna Lýðsdóttir and Hallvarður Rósinkarsson, both from Skógarströnd.
Honours Knight of the Order of St. Olav (1974) Knight of the Order of the Falcon (1976)
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Who was Helgi Hallvarðsson?
commander in the Icelandic coastguard
When was Helgi Hallvarðsson born?
Helgi Hallvarðsson was born on 12 June 1931 in Reykjavík.
When did Helgi Hallvarðsson die?
Helgi Hallvarðsson died on 15 March 2008.
What was Helgi Hallvarðsson's occupation?
Helgi Hallvarðsson was a commandant.
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Helgi Hallvarðsson was Icelandic.
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