1863 in Iceland

Events in the year 1863 in Iceland.

Incumbents

Monarch: Frederick VII of Denmark (until 15 November); Christian IX onwards Council President of Denmark: Carl Christian Hall Governor of Iceland: Þórður Jónassen

Events

24 February − The National Museum of Iceland is established.

Births

1 July − Theodóra Thoroddsen, poet. 3 December − Thor Philip Axel Jensen, Danish-born Icelandic entrepreneur.

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