Emil Jónsson

Prime Minister of Iceland

27 October 1902 Hafnarfjörður, Iceland

30 November 1986(1986-11-30) (84) Reykjavík, Iceland

23 December 1958 – 20 November 1959

Icelandic politician This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Emil. Guðmundur Emil Jónsson (27 October 1902 – 30 November 1986) was Prime Minister of Iceland from 23 December 1958 to 20 November 1959. He first became minister of Fisheries and Social affairs. He was a chairman of the Social Democratic Party (Alþýðuflokkurinn) from 1956 to 1968. He was a member of the Althingi from 1934 to 1971, and its speaker from 1956 to 1958.