Events in the year 1797 in Iceland.
Incumbents
Monarch: Christian VII Governor of Iceland: Ólafur Stefánsson
Events
April: A volcanic eruption occurs at Grímsvötn. 30 July: Geir Vídalín is consecrated bishop of Skálholt at Hólar by Bishop Sigurður Stefánsson. 21 August: Sveinn Pálsson climbs Hekla for the second time.
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