How did Vigdís ascend to presidency?
Appointment
Coup
Election
Hereditary succession
Answer
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir's ascent to presidency in Iceland was the result of a democratic election. She was elected as the fourth President of Iceland in 1980 and served until 1996. Her election marked a significant milestone as she became the first democratically elected female head of state in the world.
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