Jóhann Antonsson

Jóhann Friðrik Antonsson, born on May 31, 1946, in Hrappsstöðum, Svarfaðardal, was a prominent Icelandic businessman and politician who passed away on August 15, 2023, at the age of 79. After studying business at the University of Iceland, he held various significant roles in the fishing industry, including serving as the manager of several companies and contributing to local governance as a member of the municipal council. He was an active advocate for social democracy in Iceland, playing a vital role in the establishment of the Samfylkingin political party. In addition to his professional achievements, Jóhann was a dedicated family man, survived by his wife, Svanfríður, and their children.