title: 1874 in Iceland
text: # 1874 in Iceland
  
  Events in the year 1874 in Iceland.
  
  ## Incumbents
  
  * Monarch: Christian IX
  * Minister for Iceland: Christian Sophus Klein
  
  ## Events
  
  * 5 January − The post of Minister for Iceland is established with Christian Sophus Klein being the first minister.
  * The Danish krone was introduced to Iceland, replacing the earlier Danish currency, the rigsdaler.
  * Denmark grants Iceland a constitution and limited home rule.
  * Freedom of Religion is introduced in Iceland.
  * Ísafold newspaper is founded.
  * Reykjavik Women's Gymnasium is established.
  * Þjóðhátíð is held for the first time.
  