Karl Gauti Hjaltason
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Karl Gauti Hjaltason is an Icelandic politician and former police officer currently serving as a Member of the Althing. Born in 1959 in Reykjavík, he has held various public service roles, including serving as police chief in Vestmannaeyjar and Reykjavík, as well as head of the State Police Academy from 2014 to 2016. He previously served in the Althing from 2017 to 2021 and was formerly associated with the People's Party of Iceland. Beyond his professional career, he is known for his involvement in the Icelandic Karate Association and his interest in astronomy.
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- Born
- 1959 · 67 years old
- Birth place
- Reykjavík, Iceland
- Education
- Endurmenntun Háskóla Íslands
- Career
- Police officer, Police chief in Vestmannaeyjar and Reykjavík, Sýslumaður in Vestmannaeyjar and Hólmavík, Head of the State Police Academy
