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Minister Of Education And Children's Affairs (Iceland)
The Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs () is the head of the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. The current Minister of Education and Children's Affairs is Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson (born 14 July 1955) is an Icelandic politician from the People's Party. He was born in Reykjavík and has represented the Southwest constituency in the Althing, the Icelandic parliament, since 2017 2017 was de .... List of ministers Minister of Education (16 December 1942 – 1 January 1970) Minister of Education, Science and Culture (1 January 1970 – 28 November 2021) The Cabinet of Iceland Act no. 73/1969, which had been passed by the parliament 28 May 1969, took effect on 1 January 1970. Thus the Cabinet was formally established along with its ministries which had up until then not formally existed separately from the ministers. Minister of Education and Children's Affairs (28 November 2021 – present) References External linksO ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Education, Science And Culture (Iceland)
The Ministry of Education and Children () is an Icelandic cabinet-level ministry founded 16 December 1942. The ministry is divided into three departments and four offices. The current Minister of Education and Children's Affairs is Ásmundur Einar Daðason. See also * Education and General Affairs Committee * Icelandic Centre for Research References External links * * 1942 establishments in Iceland Iceland Educational organizations based in Iceland Iceland Education, Science and Culture Culture of Iceland Iceland, Education, Science and Culture Iceland Iceland is a Nordic countries, Nordic island country between the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the regi ... Science and technology in Iceland {{iceland-poli-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Björn Ólafsson
Bjorn, Bjorne (English, Dutch), Björn (Swedish, Icelandic, Dutch, and German), Bjørn (Danish, Faroese and Norwegian), Beorn (Old English) or, rarely, Bjôrn, Biorn, or Latinized Biornus, Brum (Portuguese), is a Scandinavian male given name, or less often a surname. The name means "bear" (the animal). In Swedish and Finnish, the nickname Nalle ("teddy bear") refers to Björn. Surname *Claus Bjørn, Danish author, historian, and television and radio broadcaster *Evert Björn, Swedish Olympic athlete *Hugo Björne, Swedish actor *Kristian Bjørn, Norwegian skier * Lasse Björn, Swedish Olympic ice hockey player *Nathalie Björn, Swedish football player *Thomas Bjørn, Danish golfer Given name Acting *Björn Andrésen, Swedish actor and musician *Björn Bjelfvenstam, Swedish actor *Björn Granath Björn Gösta Tryggve Granath (5 April 1946 – 5 February 2017) was a Swedish actor who appeared in over 100 films and television shows. Life and career Granath was born in Örg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Union Of Liberals And Leftists
The Union of Liberals and Leftists () was a social-liberal political party in Iceland. History The party was established in 1969 by dissidents from the People's Alliance who had formerly been members of the National Preservation Party.Vincent E McHale (1983) ''Political parties of Europe'', Greenwood Press, p527 Its members had contested the 1967 elections as independents, but failed to win a seat. It won five seats in the 1971 elections, and joined Ólafur Jóhannesson's first government,McHale, p530 with two ministers. However, it was reduced to two seats in the 1974 elections, and failed to win a seat in the 1978 elections The following elections occurred in the year 1978. Africa * 1978 Cameroonian parliamentary election * 1978 Comorian legislative election * 1978 Comorian presidential election * 1978 Egyptian protection of national unity and social peace referend .... It did not contest the 1979 elections. Later President of Iceland Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magnús Torfi Ólafsson
Magnús Torfi Ólafsson (5 May 1923 – 3 November 1998) was an Icelandic politician and former minister for social affairs from May to August 1974. External links Non auto-biography of Magnús Torfi Ólafsson on the parliament website 1923 births 1998 deaths Magnús Torfi Ólafsson Magnús Torfi Ólafsson {{Iceland-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabinet Of Jóhann Hafstein
The Cabinet of Jóhann Hafstein in Iceland, nicknamed “''The restoration government''” (), was formed 10 July 1970. Cabinets Inaugural cabinet: 10 July 1970 – 10 October 1970 Reshuffle: 10 October 1970 – 14 July 1971 Auður Auðuns replaced Jóhann Hafstein as Minister of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs. See also *Government of Iceland *Cabinet of Iceland The Cabinet of Iceland () is the collective decision-making body of the government of Iceland, composed of the Prime Minister of Iceland, Prime Minister and the Minister (government), cabinet ministers. History The Cabinet of Iceland is conside ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Hafstein, Johann, Cabinet of Johann Hafstein, Cabinet of Johann Hafstein, Cabinet of Johann Hafstein, Cabinet of Cabinets established in 1970 Cabinets disestablished in 1971 Independence Party (Iceland) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Althing
The (; ), anglicised as Althingi or Althing, is the Parliamentary sovereignty, supreme Parliament, national parliament of Iceland. It is the oldest surviving parliament in the world. The Althing was founded in 930 at ('Thing (assembly), thing fields' or 'assembly fields'), about east of what later became the country's capital, Reykjavík. After Iceland's union with Norway in 1262, the Althing lost its legislative power, which was not restored until 1904 when Iceland gained home rule from Denmark. For 641 years, the Althing did not serve as the parliament of Iceland; ultimate power rested with the Norwegian, and subsequently the Danish throne. Even after Iceland's union with Norway in 1262, the Althing still held its sessions at until 1800, when it was discontinued. It was restored in 1844 by royal decree and moved to Reykjavík. The restored Unicameralism, unicameral legislature first came together in 1845 and after 1874 operated in Bicameralism, two chambers with an addition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabinet Of Bjarni Benediktsson
The Cabinet of Bjarni Benediktsson in Iceland, nicknamed “''The restoration government''” () or “''The work government''” (), was formed 14 November 1963. It dissolved 10 July 1970 due to the death of the Prime Minister, Bjarni Benediktsson, who was killed in a house fire the night before along with his wife and grandson. Cabinets Inaugural cabinet: 14 November 1963 – 8 May 1965 First reshuffle: 8 May 1965 – 31 August 1965 Magnús Jónsson replaced Gunnar Thoroddsen as Minister of Finance. Second reshuffle: 31 August 1965 – 1 January 1970 Eggert Gíslason Þorsteinsson replaced Emil Jónsson as Minister of Fisheries and Minister of Social Affairs. Emil Jónsson replaced Guðmundur Ívarsson Guðmundsson as Minister for Foreign Affairs. Third reshuffle: 1 January 1970 – 10 July 1970 The Cabinet of Iceland Act no. 73/1969, which had been passed by the parliament 28 May 1969, took effect on 1 January 1970. Thus the Cabinet was formally established al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fifth Cabinet Of Ólafur Thors
The Fifth cabinet of Ólafur Thors in Iceland, nicknamed “''The restoration government''” (), was formed 20 November 1959. Cabinet During the first reshuffle of 14 September 1961, Bjarni Benediktsson replaced Ólafur Thors as Prime Minister. Jóhann Hafstein replaced Bjarni Benediktsson as Minister of Health and Social Security, Minister of Industry and Minister of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs. On 1 January 1962, the second reshuffle reverted the cabinet changes back to the original composition. Composition , - ! Colspan=6, , - ! Colspan=6, , - ! Colspan=6, , - ! Colspan=6, , - ! Colspan=6, , - ! Colspan=6, See also *Government of Iceland *Cabinet of Iceland The Cabinet of Iceland () is the collective decision-making body of the government of Iceland, composed of the Prime Minister of Iceland, Prime Minister and the Minister (government), cabinet ministers. History The Cabinet of Iceland is conside ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Thors, Olafur, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabinet Of Emil Jónsson
The Cabinet of Emil Jónsson in Iceland, nicknamed “''Emilía''”, was formed 23 December 1958 and dissolved 20 November 1959. Cabinets Inaugural cabinet: 23 December 1958 – 20 November 1959 See also *Government of Iceland *Cabinet of Iceland References {{DEFAULTSORT:Jonsson, Emil, Cabinet of 1958 establishments in Iceland, Emil Jonsson, Cabinet of 1959 disestablishments in Iceland, Emil Jonsson, Cabinet of Icelandic cabinets, Emil Jonsson, Cabinet of Cabinets established in 1958 Cabinets disestablished in 1959 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fifth Cabinet Of Hermann Jónasson
The Fifth cabinet of Hermann Jónasson in Iceland, nicknamed “''The first left government''” (), was formed 24 July 1956. Cabinets Inaugural cabinet: 24 July 1956 – 3 August 1956 First reshuffle: 3 August 1956 – 17 October 1956 Emil Jónsson replaced Guðmundur Ívarsson Guðmundsson as Minister for Foreign Affairs. Second reshuffle: 17 October 1956 – 23 December 1958 Guðmundur Ívarsson Guðmundsson replaced Emil Jónsson as Minister for Foreign Affairs. See also *Government of Iceland *Cabinet of Iceland The Cabinet of Iceland () is the collective decision-making body of the government of Iceland, composed of the Prime Minister of Iceland, Prime Minister and the Minister (government), cabinet ministers. History The Cabinet of Iceland is conside ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Jonasson, Hermann, Fifth cabinet of Hermann Jonasson, Fifth cabinet of Hermann Jonasson, Fifth cabinet of Hermann Jonasson, Fifth cabinet of Cabinets established in 1956 Cab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social Democratic Party (Iceland)
The Social Democratic Party () was a social-democratic political party in Iceland. It was founded in 1916, as the political representation of the trade unions of Iceland. History In 1920, its first member of the Althing, the Icelandic parliament, Jón Baldvinsson was elected. The party would contest elections to the Althing with little success until 1934, when the party obtained 10 parliamentary seats. Iceland shifted towards a proportional representation system later that year which political scientist Amel Ahmed attributes to the rising electoral threat that the Social Democratic Party posed to the Independence Party and Progressive Party. Between 1926 and 1940, the party was a member of the Labour and Socialist International.Kowalski, Werner (1985)''Geschichte der sozialistischen arbeiter-internationale: 1923–1919'' Berlin: Dt. Verl. d. Wissenschaften (in German). The party led the government of Iceland three times, first in 1947–1949 under Stefán Jóhann St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gylfi Þorsteinsson Gíslason
Gylfi Þorsteinsson Gíslason (7 February 1917 – 18 August 2004) was an Icelandic politician. Gylfi was a member of the Social Democratic Party (Iceland), Social Democratic Party. He served as Minister of Education 1956–1971, as Minister of Industry 1956–1958 and as Minister of Commerce 1956–1971. He was the chairman of the Social Democratic Party from 1968 to 1974. He served as Speaker of the Parliament of Iceland, speaker of the Althing in 1974. He was also a professor in economics at the University of Iceland from 1939-56 and again from 1972-87. He was the father of Þorsteinn Gylfason, a philosopher, Thorvaldur Gylfason, a professor of economics, and Vilmundur Gylfason, a left-wing politician. He was married to Guðrún Vilmundardóttir. References 1917 births 2004 deaths Speakers of the Althing Education ministers of Iceland, Gylfi Thorsteinsson Gislason Members of the Althing, Gylfi Thorsteinsson Gislason Social Democratic Party (Iceland) politicians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
