Emil Jónsson

Emil Jónsson
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16th Prime Minister of Iceland
In office December 23, 1958 – November 20, 1959
President	Ásgeir Ásgeirsson
Preceded by	Hermann Jónasson
Succeeded by	Ólafur Thors
Personal details
Born	(1902-10-27)October 27, 1902
Died	November 30, 1986(1986-11-30) (aged 84)
Political party	Social Democratic Party

This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Emil .

Emil Jónsson (October 27, 1902 – November 30, 1986) was Prime Minister of Iceland from December 23, 1958 to November 20, 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.