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1917 in Iceland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Iceland in 1917.

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Historical records for Iceland in 1917

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January

4 January 1917

Einar Arnorsson Ministry

Arnorsson, Einar · Reykjavik · Minister for Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

The Einar Arnorsson Ministry ends, concluding this period as Minister for Iceland.

4 January 1917

First Jon Magnusson Government

Magnusson, Jon · Reykjavik · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Begins the First Jon Magnusson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.

4 January 1917

Prime Minister of Iceland

Magnpounsson, Jon · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland

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