The first female president of Iceland was Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, who served from 1980 to 1996. She was the world's first democratically elected female head of state and played a significant role in promoting women's rights and gender equality in Iceland and beyond. Her presidency marked a milestone in Icelandic history and inspired many women in politics globally.
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