Events in the year 1848 in Iceland.
Incumbents
Monarch: Christian VIII of Denmark (until 20 January); Frederick VII of Denmark onwards Prime Minister of Denmark: Adam Wilhelm Moltke Governor of Iceland: Matthias Hans Rosenørn
Events
20 January: Christian VIII of Denmark dies, Frederick VII of Denmark assumes the position of monarch. 22 March: Adam Wilhelm Moltke is appointed the first Prime Minister of Denmark.
Births
1 February: Valdimar Briem, poet, prelate, hymnwriter and translator. 5 February: Nicoline Weywadt, Iceland's first female photographer.
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