Historedia
Person

Jón Sigurðsson

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1843–1874

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Jón Sigurðsson, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Althing of Iceland reopened after 45 years

    1843–1845

    Role: Nationalist figure who, according to the sources, claimed that situating the Althing in Reykjavík would help make the city Icelandic; not a confirmed participant in the reopening itself

    1. 8 March 1843 · Royal DecreeRoyal Decree for New Althing

      A royal decree issued in March 1843 established the framework for a new Althing, setting the stage for elections and the eventual 1845 meeting.

    2. 1845 · ReykjavíkControversy over Assembly Location

      Nationalists debated whether Reykjavík was a suitable location for the Althing due to concerns about Danish influence.

    3. 1 July 1845 · ReykjavíkFirst Meeting in Reykjavík

      The restored Althing first convened in Reykjavík on 1 July 1845, following elections held in 1844.

  2. Iceland granted a constitution and limited home rule

    1874

    Role: Leader of independence movement

    1. 1874 · IcelandGrant of Constitution and Home Rule

      Denmark granted Iceland a constitution and limited home rule in 1874, coinciding with the millennial anniversary of settlement.

Sources

  1. Althing Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
  2. Iceland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20