Magnús Stefánsson
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Magnús Stefánsson (born 1 October 1960) is an Icelandic politician. He has been member of the Althing (Iceland's parliament) for the Progressive Party for the Western Iceland constituency (1995–99; 2001–03) and for the Northwest Iceland constituency since 2003. He has been vice-chairman of the Progressive Party parliamentary group since 2003, and was Minister of Social Affairs from 2006 to 2007.[1]
This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Magnús.
Quick Facts Minister of Social Affairs, Prime Minister ...
Magnús Stefánsson | |
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Minister of Social Affairs | |
In office 15 June 2006 – 24 May 2007 | |
Prime Minister | Geir Haarde |
Preceded by | Jón Kristjánsson |
Succeeded by | Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir (as Minister of Social Affairs and Social Security) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1960-10-01) 1 October 1960 (age 63) Reykjavík, Iceland |
Political party | Progressive Party |
Spouse | Sigrún Drífa Óttarsdóttir |
Children | Two children (b. 1987, 1991) |
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