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Finnur Magnússon
Icelandic writer, archaeologist, and translator of ancient texts
Finnur Magnússon was born on August 27, 1781 in Bláskógabyggð, Iceland and died on December 24, 1847, aged 66.
Born
August 27, 1781
Finnur Magnússon died aged 66.
Died: December 24, 1847
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Bláskógabyggð, Iceland
- Birthplace detail
- Born at Skálholt
- Professions
- literary historian, archivist, university teacher, jurist, writer, anthropologist, classical scholar, historian, philologist, archaeologist
- Citizenship
- Iceland
More about Finnur Magnússon
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
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Questions people ask
How old was Finnur Magnússon when they died?
Finnur Magnússon died aged 66.
When is Finnur Magnússon’s birthday?
Finnur Magnússon’s recorded birthday is August 27.
Where was Finnur Magnússon born?
Finnur Magnússon was born in Bláskógabyggð, Iceland.
When did Finnur Magnússon die?
Finnur Magnússon died on December 24, 1847.