Friðjón Þórðarson

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

Friðjón Þórðarson
4th President of the West Nordic Council
In office 1989–1990
Preceded by	Preben Lange
Succeeded by	Karin Kjølbro
Minister of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs
In office 8 February 1980 – 26 May 1983
Preceded by	Vilmundur Gylfason
Succeeded by	Jón Helgason
Personal details
Born	5 February 1923
Died	14 December 2009
Nationality	Icelandic

Friðjón Þórðarson (5 February 1923 – 14 December 2009) was an Icelandic politician and former Minister of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs (1980–1983).[1] In 1989-1990 he served as the president of the West Nordic Council.

References

1. "Friðjón Þórðarson" (in Icelandic). Website of the parliament of Iceland. Retrieved 22 October 2012.