Kristján Eldjárn
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Kristján Eldjárn (December 6, 1916 – September 14, 1982) was the 3rd president of Iceland. He was president from 1968 to 1980.
He won as the underdog in the 1968 presidential election, winning 65.6% of the vote on a 92.2% voter turnout running against Gunnar Thoroddsen.
His son is Þórarinn Eldjárn who is a popular author in Iceland and his daughter Sigrún Eldjárn is also an author.
| Preceded by Ásgeir Ásgeirsson |
President of Iceland 1968–1980 |
Succeeded by Vigdís Finnbogadóttir |