About Páll Melsteð
Lived 1791 – 1861 (aged 70). Páll Melsteð was an Icelandic and Danish politician and lawyer.
Páll Melsteð (31 March 1791 – 9 May 1861) was an Icelandic official and politician.
He graduated from Bessastaðir School in 1809 and from Copenhagen University with a degree in law in 1815. From 1815 to 1849 he served as a sýslumaður in various sýslur. In 1849 he became the amtmann of the Western Amt, an office he retained until his death. He was a member of the Althing by royal appointment from 1847 until his death. He was also appointed by the king to the National Assembly of 1851.
He was the father of Páll Melsteð the historian.
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Who was Páll Melsteð?
Icelandic politician and lawyer (1791-1861)
When was Páll Melsteð born?
Páll Melsteð was born on 31 March 1791.
When did Páll Melsteð die?
Páll Melsteð died on 9 May 1861.
What was Páll Melsteð's occupation?
Páll Melsteð was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was Páll Melsteð?
Páll Melsteð was Icelandic and Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Páll Melsteð (amtmann)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Páll Melsteð. https://biography.guide/pall-melsted/
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