Events in the year 1759 in Iceland.
Incumbents Monarch: Frederick V Governor of Iceland: Otto von Rantzau
Events
20 March: King Frederick V issued a decree that a prison should be built in Iceland. 6 August: Björn Halldórsson, a priest based in Sauðlauksdalur receives seed potatoes from Copenhagen. This is believed to be the first potato crop in Iceland. September: Bjarni Pálsson becomes the first Icelander to complete a medical degree.
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