Kristín Ólafsdóttir

Kristín Ólafsdóttir (November 21, 1889 – August 20, 1971) was an Icelandic doctor and the first woman to complete her medical certification through the University of Iceland. Kristín's parents were Reverend Ólafur Ólafson, a provost of the town of Hjarðarholt in Dalir, and Ingibjörg Pálsdóttir.

Personal Life and Education Kristín finished her stúdentspróf externally through Reykjavik College in 1911 and was the third woman in Iceland do so. She completed her medical exams through the University of Iceland on February 15, 1917. In 1916, she married Vilmundur Jónsson, the doctor that served as the Director of Health from 1931–1959. Kristín and Vilmundur had three children: (a housewife), (a denturist), and (professor at the University of Iceland).

Legacy On the University of Iceland's 100th birthday in 2011, the school had a portrait made of Kristín as a gift. It is located in the school's main building.