Events in the year 1856 in Iceland.
Incumbents
Monarch: Frederick VII of Denmark Council President of Denmark: Peter Georg Bang (until 18 October); Carl Christian Hall onwards Governor of Iceland: Jørgen Ditlev Trampe
Births
27 September − Bríet Bjarnhéðinsdóttir, women's rights advocate. 19 October − Elín Briem, teacher and writer. 26 October − Baldwin Baldwinson, Icelandic born Canadian politician.
Deaths
20 February − Þórður Sveinbjörnsson, politician.
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