Background
Hermannsson, Sverrir was born on February 26, 1930 in N-Ísafjaroarsysla, Iceland.
Hermannsson, Sverrir was born on February 26, 1930 in N-Ísafjaroarsysla, Iceland.
Graduate, Akureyri College, Iceland, 1951. Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration, University Iceland, 1955.
Office manager Reykjavik Shop and Office Workers' Union, Iceland, 1956—1960, chairman, 1957—1972. Manager Visir Public House, 1960—1962. Chairman board Ogurvik Fishing Company, since 1970.
Deputy member Parliament of Iceland, Reykjavíc, 1963—1971, member, since 1971. Speaker Lower House, 1978—1983, minister industry and energy, 1983—1987. Director Economic Development Institute, 1975—1983.
Director various fishing companies.
Member central committee Independence Party Iceland, 1969—1971, 1979—1981. Board directors Youth Association Independence Party Iceland, 1955—1957, Nordic Office Workers Committee, 1960—1971.
Married Greta Lind Kristjánsdóttir. 6 children.