1856 in Iceland

Events in the year 1856 in Iceland.

Incumbents

 * Monarch: Frederick VII of Denmark
 * Council President of Denmark: Peter Georg Bang (until 18 October); Carl Christian Hall onwards
 * Governor of Iceland: Jørgen Ditlev Trampe

Births

 * 27 September − Bríet Bjarnhéðinsdóttir, women's rights advocate.
 * 19 October − Elín Briem, teacher and writer.
 * 26 October − Baldwin Baldwinson, Icelandic born Canadian politician.

Deaths

 * 20 February − Þórður Sveinbjörnsson, politician.