Guðmundur Steingrímsson
Guðmundur Steingrímsson | |
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| Member of the Althing | |
| In office 2009–2016 | |
| Constituency | Northwest (2009–2013) Southwest (2013–2016) |
| Leader of the Bright Future | |
| In office 4 February 2012 – 31 January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | new position |
| Succeeded by | Óttarr Proppé |
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| Born | 28 October 1972 Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Political party | Social Democratic Alliance (formerly) Progressive Party (2009–2012) Bright Future (2013–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Alexia Bjorg Jóhannesdóttir Marta María Jónsdóttir (divorced) |
| Alma mater | Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Uppsala University Oxford University |
Guðmundur Steingrímsson (born 28 October 1972) is an Icelandic politician. He is the son and grandson of former Icelandic Prime Ministers Steingrímur Hermannsson and Hermann Jónasson, respectively.[1]
Career
Guðmundur was a member of the Althing for Southwest Constituency from 2013 to 2016, as a member of Bright Future. He was previously elected for the Northwest Constituency in 2009,[2] as a member of the Progressive Party, the party of his father and grandfather, but later announced his resignation from the party.[3] He had previously run for office from a different constituency as a member of the Social Democratic Alliance.
Guðmundur is a musician and published author. He has also worked in television and journalism.[4]
References
- ^ "Gudmundur Steingrimsson". The Althing. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
- ^ "Guðmundur Steingrímsson". Fabulous Iceland. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
- ^ "Are The Progressives Splitting Apart?". The Reykjavík Grapevine. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
- ^ Brandsma, Elliott. "Is the Future Bright for Iceland's Bright Future Party?". The Reykjavik Grapevine. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
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