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Páll Bragi Pétursson

1937 – 2020

Icelandic politician

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Lived 1937 – 2020 (aged 83). Páll Bragi Pétursson was an Icelandic politician.

Páll Bragi Pétursson (17 March 1937 – 23 November 2020) was an Icelandic politician and former minister for social affairs from April 1995 to May 2003. He was President of the Nordic Council in 1985 and 1990.

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Important facts

Born
17 March 1937
Birth century
20th century
Died
23 November 2020
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Iceland
Positions held
President of the Nordic Council, Minister of Social Affairs
Also known as
Páll Pétursson, Pall Bragi Petursson, Pall Petursson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Páll Bragi Pétursson?

Icelandic politician (1937-2020)

When was Páll Bragi Pétursson born?

Páll Bragi Pétursson was born on 17 March 1937.

When did Páll Bragi Pétursson die?

Páll Bragi Pétursson died on 23 November 2020.

What was Páll Bragi Pétursson's occupation?

Páll Bragi Pétursson was a politician.

What nationality was Páll Bragi Pétursson?

Páll Bragi Pétursson was Icelandic.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Páll Bragi Pétursson

· Wikidata: Q7264051

· DBpedia: Páll Bragi Pétursson

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