The Governor of Iceland was a position established by the Government of Denmark in 1684 that existed until 1872.[1][2]
In 1871, the Stöðulög bill was introduced, in which the new office of "Land-Chief of Iceland" replaced the governor. This official was to run the country according to orders from Denmark. Finsen, being the most recent Governor was chosen to hold the position, beginning his duties on 1 April 1873.[3]
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