Sveinbjörn Egilsson
Icelandic poet (1791-1852)
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Summary
Sveinbjörn Egilsson was born on February 24, 1791[1], in Njarðvík[2]. He died on August 17, 1852[3], in Reykjavík[4]. He worked as a poet[5], theologian[6], teacher[7], translator[8], and philologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1791[11]
- Date of death: 1852[12]
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[13]
- Occupation: writer[14]
- Position held: rector[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Sveinbjörn Egilsson[17]
- Given name: Sveinbjörn[18]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[19], Library of the World's Best Literature[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[21]
- Writing language: Icelandic[22]
Why It Matters
Sveinbjörn Egilsson has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Sveinbjörn Egilsson born?
Sveinbjörn Egilsson's place of birth was Njarðvík[2].
Where did Sveinbjörn Egilsson die?
Sveinbjörn Egilsson passed away in Reykjavík[4].
What did Sveinbjörn Egilsson do for work?
Sveinbjörn Egilsson worked as a poet[5], theologian[6], teacher[7], translator[8], and philologist[9].