Events in the year 1762 in Iceland.

Incumbents Monarch: Frederick V Governor of Iceland: Otto von Rantzau

Events

A census was conducted in Iceland, however it is considered to be imperfect, and only the heads of household are recorded.

Births

25 April: Sveinn Pálsson, naturalist Benedikt Gröndal the elder, judge Ólafur Thorlacius, merchant

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