[2] He was one of the politicians that founded the Independence Party in 1929.

He graduated in laws from University of Copenhagen in 1903.

His wife was named Solveig Kristjánsdóttir, and they had two children: Erna and Kristján Pétur.

Kristján Pétur Eggerz entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he served in various diplomatic posts, including as Ambassador to Germany, before retiring to Iceland and becoming a bestselling author.

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