Snorri Sturluson
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Snorri Sturluson
Summary
Snorri Sturluson is a human[1]. He was born in Hvammur[2]. He was born on 1179[3]. He passed away in Reykholt[4]. He died on September 23, 1241[5]. He worked as a writer[6], skald[7], historian[8], politician[9], and diplomat[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #6,710 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Snorri Sturluson was born in Hvammur[2].
- Snorri Sturluson died in Reykholt[4].
- Snorri Sturluson was born on 1179[3].
- Snorri Sturluson died on September 23, 1241[5].
- Snorri Sturluson's father was Sturla Þórðarson (elder)[12].
- Snorri Sturluson's mother was Guðný Böðvarsdóttir[13].
- Snorri Sturluson was married to Hallveig Ormsdóttir[14].
- A child of Snorri Sturluson was Órækja Snorrason[15].
- A child of Snorri Sturluson was Þórdís Snorradóttir[16].
- A child of Snorri Sturluson was Jón murtur Snorrason[17].
- A child of Snorri Sturluson was Hallbera Snorradóttir[18].
- Snorri Sturluson held citizenship in Icelandic Commonwealth[19].
- Snorri Sturluson worked as a writer[6].
- Snorri Sturluson's professions included skald[7].
- Snorri Sturluson's professions included historian[8].
- Snorri Sturluson's professions included politician[9].
- Snorri Sturluson worked as a diplomat[10].
- Snorri Sturluson worked as a poet[20].
- Snorri Sturluson held the position of lawspeaker[21].
- A notable work attributed to Snorri Sturluson is Prose Edda[22].
- A notable work attributed to Snorri Sturluson is Heimskringla[23].
- A notable work attributed to Snorri Sturluson is Egils saga[24].
- Snorri Sturluson is recorded as male[25].
- Snorri Sturluson's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Snorri Sturluson's family is recorded as Sturlungar family clan[27].
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Origins and Family
Snorri Sturluson's place of birth was Hvammur[2]. He was born on 1179[3]. His father was Sturla Þórðarson (elder)[12]. His mother was Guðný Böðvarsdóttir[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], skald[7], historian[8], politician[9], diplomat[10], and poet[20]. Snorri Sturluson held the position of lawspeaker[21].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Prose Edda[22], a literary work[28], founded in 1225[29]; Heimskringla[23], a literary work[30], founded in 1225[31]; and Egils saga[24], a literary work[32], founded in 1220[33]. Things named for Snorri Sturluson include Snorre[34] and Snorri[35].
Personal Life
Among Snorri Sturluson's spouses was Hallveig Ormsdóttir[14]. Children include Órækja Snorrason[15], 1205–1245[36]; Þórdís Snorradóttir[16], 1205–1299[37]; Jón murtur Snorrason[17], a skald[38], 1203–1231[39]; and Hallbera Snorradóttir[18], b. 1200[40].
Death and Burial
Snorri Sturluson died on September 23, 1241[5]. He died in Reykholt[4].
Why It Matters
Snorri Sturluson ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #6,710 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Works attributed to him include Prose Edda[43], a literary work[44], founded in 1225[45]; Heimskringla[46], a literary work[47], founded in 1225[48]; Gylfaginning[49], a literary work[50], founded in 1220[51]; Egils saga[52], a literary work[53], founded in 1220[54]; Ynglinga saga[55], a literary work[56]; and Skáldskaparmál[57], a literary work[58], founded in 1220[59]. Entities named for him include Snorre[34] and Snorri[35].
FAQs
Where was Snorri Sturluson born?
Snorri Sturluson was born in Hvammur[2].
Where did Snorri Sturluson die?
Snorri Sturluson passed away in Reykholt[4].
Who were Snorri Sturluson's parents?
Snorri Sturluson's father was Sturla Þórðarson (elder)[12]. Snorri Sturluson's mother was Guðný Böðvarsdóttir[13].
Who was Snorri Sturluson married to?
Snorri Sturluson's spouses include Hallveig Ormsdóttir[14].
What did Snorri Sturluson do for work?
Snorri Sturluson worked as writer[6], skald[7], historian[8], politician[9], and diplomat[10].