Guðbrandur Vigfússon
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Summary
Guðbrandur Vigfússon was born on March 13, 1827[1], in Breiðafjörður[2]. He died on January 31, 1889[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as a philologist[5], writer[6], linguist[7], literary historian[8], and editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Sepulchre's Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[12]
- Occupation: university teacher[13], jurist[14]
- Field of work: Scandinavian philology[15], Scandinavian literature[16], Icelandic literature[17], saga[18], editing[19], publishing[20]
- Employer: University of Oxford[21]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[22]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23]
- Member of: Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Guðbrandur Vigfússon[26]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[27], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[28], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[29], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[30], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[32], English[33]
- Commons Creator page: Guðbrandur Vigfússon[34]
Why It Matters
Guðbrandur Vigfússon has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Guðbrandur Vigfússon born?
Guðbrandur Vigfússon was born in Breiðafjörður[2].
Where did Guðbrandur Vigfússon die?
Guðbrandur Vigfússon died in Oxford[4].
What did Guðbrandur Vigfússon do for work?
Guðbrandur Vigfússon worked as a philologist[5], writer[6], linguist[7], literary historian[8], and editor[9].
Where did Guðbrandur Vigfússon go to school?
Guðbrandur Vigfússon was educated at University of Copenhagen[22].
What awards did Guðbrandur Vigfússon receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].