About Magnús Kjartansson
Lived 1919 – 1981 (aged 62). Magnús Kjartansson was an Icelandic politician, journalist and writer.
Magnús Kjartansson (25 February 1919 – 28 July 1981) was an Icelandic journalist, writer, politician and former minister. From 1947 to 1971, he was an editor of , an Icelandic newspaper connected to the People's Unity Party – Socialist Party and to its successor, the People's Alliance.
Kjartnsson was a Member of Parliament for Reykjavík from 1968 to 1978, representing the People's Alliance. From 1971 to 1974, he was a Minister of Health and Insurance and Minister of Industry.
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Icelandic politician
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Magnús Kjartansson was born on 25 February 1919.
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Magnús Kjartansson died on 28 July 1981.
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Magnús Kjartansson was a politician, journalist and writer.
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Magnús Kjartansson was Icelandic.
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