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Local Legend

The First Minister of Iceland

In 1904, Iceland entered a new chapter in its history when Hannes Hafstein became the country’s first minister. From this very area beside the Government House, a new era of self-governance began. For many Icelanders, Hafstein represents the moment when political authority started moving closer to the Icelandic people themselves. His legacy lives not only in politics but also in literature, where his poetry helped strengthen national identity during a time of change.