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Guðni Jóhannesson — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 26 June 1968 · Age: 58

How old is Guðni Jóhannesson?

Guðni Jóhannesson is 58 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 26 June 1968.

Former President of Iceland and professional historian

Did you know?He once sparked a global debate after jokingly suggesting that pineapple should be banned as a topping on pizza.

Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson (Icelandic pronunciation:; born 26 June 1968) is an Icelandic historian and politician who served as the sixth president of Iceland from 2016 to 2024. A career historian, Guðni was a professor at the University of Iceland before running for president in 2016.

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Age: 58
Status: Living

Born: June 26, 1968 · Reykjavík, Iceland
Nationality: Iceland
Known for: Politics, Scholarship

Family

Father: Jóhannes Sæmundsson
Mother: Margrét Thorlacius
Spouses: Eliza Reid, Elín Haraldsdóttir

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