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About Brynjólfur Sveinsson
Brynjólfur Sveinsson served as the Lutheran Bishop of the see of Skálholt in Iceland. His main influence has been on modern knowledge of Old Norse literature. Brynjólfur is also known for his support of the career of the Icelandic poet and hymn writer Hallgrímur Pétursson. Brynjólfur Sveinsson is currently pictured on the 1,000 Icelandic króna banknote.
Everything about Brynjólfur Sveinsson →- Occupation
- writer, Lutheran pastor, bishop
- Position held
- Lutheran bishop of Skálholt
- Citizenship
- Iceland
- Born
- September 14, 1605
- Died
- 1675, August 5, 1675