Pétur Blöndal
Pétur Haraldsson Blöndal | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Althing | |
| In office 1995–2015 | |
| Constituency | Reykjavík (1995–2003) Reykjavík South (2003–2007, 2013–2015) Reykjavík North (2007–2013) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 June 1944 Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Died | 26 June 2015 (aged 71) |
| Party | Independence Party |
Pétur Haraldsson Blöndal (24 June 1944 – 26 June 2015) was an Icelandic parliamentarian in the Icelandic Independence Party and was president in the committees of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Social Affairs Committee and Health and Ensurance Committee.[1][2]
He held a doctorate in mathematics from the University of Cologne. He ran unsuccessfully for the chairmanship of the Independence Party at their national meeting in late June 2010 and received 30% of the vote.
Pétur died in his home on 26 June 2015 after years of battling cancer.[2]
References
- ^ http://www.althingi.is/cv.php4?nfaerslunr=477 Non auto-biography of Pétur Blöndal on the homepage of alþingi.
- ^ a b "Minntust Péturs Blöndal". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). 5 July 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2015.