Background
Gunnarsson, Birgir Isleifur was born on July 19, 1936 in Reykjavík, Iceland. Son of Gunnar E. Benediktsson and Jórunn Isleifsdóttir.
Gunnarsson, Birgir Isleifur was born on July 19, 1936 in Reykjavík, Iceland. Son of Gunnar E. Benediktsson and Jórunn Isleifsdóttir.
Diploma in law, University Iceland, 1961.
Leader Youth Society of Independance Party, Reykjavík, 1959-1962. Secretary general Independence Party Youth Federation, 1961-1963. Sole practice, 1963-1972.
Mayor City of Reykjavík, 1972-1978. Chairman executive committee Independence Party, 1979-1987. Member Parliament, Canada, 1979-1991.
2nd deputy speaker Althing (Lower House of Parliament), 1983-1987. Minister Ministry of Culture and Education, Canada, 1987-1988. Governor Central Bank Iceland, 1991—2005.
Chairman Committee Heavy Industry, 1983—1987.
Board directors Civil Aviation Board, 1964—1987. Member City Council Reykjavik, Raykjavic, 1962—1982. Member of Rotary.
Married Sonja Backman, October 6, 1956. Children: Björg Jóna, Gunnar Jóhann, Ingunn Mjöll, Lilja Dögg.