Magnus Magnusson
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Summary
Magnus Magnusson was born on October 12, 1929[1], in Reykjavík[2]. He died on January 7, 2007[3], in Balmore[4]. He worked as a television presenter[5], journalist[6], writer[7], translator[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,288 views/month, #7,107 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Mamie Magnusson[11]
- Child: Sally Magnusson[12], Jon Magnusson[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14], Iceland[15]
- Occupation: broadcaster[16], environmentalist[17]
- Position held: President of the RSPB[18]
- Employer: British Broadcasting Corporation[19]
- Educated at: Jesus College[20], Edinburgh Academy[21]
- Award received: Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Medlicott Medal[23], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[24], Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[25], Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[28]
- Residence: Balmore[29]
- Family name: Magnusson[30]
- Given name: Magnús[31]
- Honorific suffix: OBE[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[34], Old Norse[35], English[36]
- Birth name: Magnús Sigursteinsson[37]
Why It Matters
Magnus Magnusson has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Magnus Magnusson born?
Magnus Magnusson's place of birth was Reykjavík[2].
Where did Magnus Magnusson die?
Magnus Magnusson died in Balmore[4].
Who was Magnus Magnusson married to?
Magnus Magnusson's spouses include Mamie Magnusson[11].
What did Magnus Magnusson do for work?
Magnus Magnusson worked as a television presenter[5], journalist[6], writer[7], translator[8], and historian[9].
Where did Magnus Magnusson go to school?
Magnus Magnusson was educated at Jesus College[20] and Edinburgh Academy[21].
What awards did Magnus Magnusson receive?
Honors received include Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Medlicott Medal[23], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[24], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[25].