Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir is a historic figure in Icelandic politics, recognized as the world's first democratically elected female president, serving from 1980 to 1996. Her presidency marked significant advancements in women's rights and representation in Iceland, inspiring future generations of women to engage in leadership and artistic endeavors.
Born on Apr 15, 1930 (95 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 2 | 8.50 | 0.29% | +0% | 341,243 | 1,002 | $24,000 | 70$ |
| Totals | 2 | 341,243 | 1,002 | $24,000 | 70$ |
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Iceland:
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir was the first female president of Iceland and met with Queen Elizabeth II in 1990.
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Iceland:
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir is mentioned as a notable figure on the same award list as Dröfn.
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Iceland:
Ryan Eyford expresses honor in receiving an award associated with Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, the former president of Iceland.
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Iceland:
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, the former president of Iceland, was respected and showed great sympathy during the funerals.
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Iceland:
Halla followed in the footsteps of Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, the former President of Iceland.
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Iceland:
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, then President of Iceland, spoke on behalf of the nation during a broadcast addressing the aftermath of the avalanche.
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Iceland:
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir is recognized as the first democratically elected female president in the world, elected five years after the women's strike.
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United Kingdom:
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir was the world’s first female elected president, taking office five years after the 1975 strike.
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Iceland:
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir was criticized for her comments regarding her interactions with Li Peng during a supposed equality conference in China.
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Iceland:
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir was the first democratically elected female head of state in the world.
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