Independence Party (Iceland, historical)

Independence Party
Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn
FoundersBjörn Jónsson
Skúli Thoroddsen
Bjarni Jónsson frá Vogi
Benedikt Sveinsson
Founded29 June 1907 (1907-06-29) (alliance)
14 February 1909 (1909-02-14) (party)
Dissolved1927 (1927)
Merger ofDemocratic Party
National Defence Party
Succeeded byCitizens' Party (historical)
Liberal Party
IdeologyLiberalism
Icelandic separatism
Political positionCentre to centre-right
Party flag

The Independence Party (Icelandic: Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) was a political party in Iceland between 1907 and 1927. Along with the Home Rule Party, it was one of the dominant parties in the country during the early 20th century.


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