Independence Party (Iceland, historical)

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.

This article is about the historical Independence Party. For the modern Independence Party, see Independence Party (Iceland).
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
  • Politics of Iceland
  • Political parties
  • Elections
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