Davíð Oddsson
Davíð Oddsson was an Icelandic politician, diplomat, writer, lawyer, journalist and banker (1948–2026). He was born in Reykjavík and died in Skerjafjörður.
Also recorded as Davíd Oddsson · David Oddsson
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Davíð Oddsson studied at University of Iceland. The recorded working language is Icelandic.
Positions recorded include Prime Minister of Iceland and Mayor of Reykjavík.
Distinctions recorded are Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Decoration for Exceptional Merits and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon.
Davíð Oddsson is recorded as having received Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Decoration for Exceptional Merits and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon.
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1948
Davíð Oddsson born at Reykjavík.
2026
Davíð Oddsson died at Skerjafjörður.
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- Reykjavík
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Skerjafjörður
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The authorities additionally record the headings Davíd Oddsson and David Oddsson. His recorded language was Icelandic.
He was the child of Oddur Ólafsson. One child is recorded: Þorsteinn Davíðsson.
Recorded positions include Prime Minister of Iceland, Mayor of Reykjavík, Member of the Althing, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Statistics of Iceland.
Davíð Oddsson received Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Decoration for Exceptional Merits and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon.
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