Events in the year 1870 in Iceland.

Incumbents

Monarch: Christian IX Council President of Denmark: Christian Emil Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs (until: 28 May); Ludvig Holstein-Holsteinborg onwards Governor of Iceland: Hilmar Finsen

Events

William Morris visits Iceland for the first time.

Births

26 September − Christian X of Denmark (Kristján 10), the only King of Iceland.

References