1863 in Iceland

Events in the year 1863 in Iceland.

Incumbents

 * Monarch: Frederick VII of Denmark (until 15 November); Christian IX onwards
 * Council President of Denmark: Carl Christian Hall
 * Governor of Iceland: Þórður Jónassen

Events

 * 24 February − The National Museum of Iceland is established.

Births

 * 1 July − Theodóra Thoroddsen, poet.
 * 3 December − Thor Philip Axel Jensen, Danish-born Icelandic entrepreneur.