Geir Hallgrimsson Government
Begins the Geir Hallgrimsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Role range: 1974-1978
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Geir Hallgrimsson Biography and Timeline
Follow Geir Hallgrimsson through 7 dated historical records for Iceland.
Geir Hallgrimsson, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1974–1978Years on this page
1974
Prime Minister of Iceland
Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland
1975
Iceland moves its boundary for fishing rights from 50 to 200 miles
Iceland moves its boundary for fishing rights from 50 to 200 miles
Territorial Waters
Iceland moves its boundary for fishing rights from 50 to 200 miles
1976
Great-Britain & Iceland terminate their codfish war, it is agreed that only
Great-Britain & Iceland terminate their codfish war, it is agreed that only 24 British vessels would be allowed in the 200 mile zone and four conservation areas would be completely closed to the British
Territorial Waters
Great-Britain & Iceland terminate their codfish war, it is agreed that only 24 British vessels would be allowed in the 200 mile zone and four conservation areas would be completely closed to the British
1978
Geir Hallgrimsson Government
The Geir Hallgrimsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Role range: 1974-1978
Records, sources and methodology
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