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Jón Thoroddsen the elder

Icelandic writer (1818–1868)

Jón Thoroddsen the elder was born in 1818 in Reykhólar, Iceland and died on March 8, 1868.

Born

in 1818

Died: March 8, 1868

Birthplace
Reykhólar, Iceland
Professions
poet, writer, Landrat
Citizenship
Iceland

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Family

Child
Þorvaldur Thoroddsen

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Where was Jón Thoroddsen the elder born?

Jón Thoroddsen the elder was born in Reykhólar, Iceland.

When did Jón Thoroddsen the elder die?

Jón Thoroddsen the elder died on March 8, 1868.