Events in the year 1799 in Iceland.

Incumbents

  • Monarch: Christian VII
  • Governor of Iceland: Ólafur Stefánsson

Events

  • The Alþingi is held for the first time in Reykjavík. The assembly was held in Hólavallarskóli.
  • King Christian VII appointed a committee to make recommendations for improvements in the affairs of Hólar School.

References




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