Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsɪɣmʏntʏr ˈtaːvið ˈkʏnløyxsɔn]; born 12 March 1975) is an Icelandic politician. He was the Prime Minister of Iceland from 23 May 2013 through 5 April 2016. He has been chairman of the Progressive Party since 2009.[1] He resigned on 5 April 2016 as a result of the Panama Papers leak.
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson | |
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 Sigmundur Davíð in October 2014. | |
| Prime Minister of Iceland | |
| In office 23 May 2013 – 5 April 2016 | |
| President | Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson |
| Preceded by | Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir |
| Succeeded by | Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 March 1975 Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Political party | Progressive Party |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Sigurlaug Pálsdóttir |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Iceland |
Sigmundur Davíð was born in Reykjavík. He is married to Anna Sigurlaug Pálsdóttir. They have a child together.[2]
References
- ↑ "Iceland Election: Sigmundur Davíð to be Prime Minister". Iceland Review. 18 May 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ↑ "Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson". Althing. Retrieved 10 March 2014. (in Icelandic)
Other websites
- Official website (in Icelandic)
- Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson on IMDb