Olafur Ragnar Grimsson

Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson was the longest-serving president of Iceland and a strong advocate for environmental issues.

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Profession :

World Leader

Birthday :

May 14, 1943

Age :

81

Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, born on May 14, 1943, in Ísafjördhur, Iceland, is an Icelandic educator and politician who served as the country’s President from 1996 to 2016, making him the longest-serving president in Iceland’s history. Grímsson is well-known for his passionate support of environmental issues and his efforts to promote sustainable energy and economic growth in Iceland, playing a crucial role in the nation’s recovery from the 2008 financial crisis. His notable achievements include serving as Iceland’s Minister of Finance, being the President of EFTA, authoring several publications, and being a member of the Icelandic national basketball team.