Which woman became the first democratically elected female president in the world, in 1980?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
- Step 1: The election of 1980 made history for Iceland. Step 2. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir won and held the office until 1996. Answer: Vigdís Finnbogadóttir. Why not the others: Jóhanna and Katrín led governments as prime ministers, and Halla Tómasdóttir was elected president much later.
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