Björn Halldórsson Explained

Björn Halldórsson (5 December, 1724 – 24 August, 1794) was an Icelandic priest and author based at Setberg, Grundarfjörður.[1] He is also believed to be the first person to grow potatoes in Iceland.[2] His most popular book, Atli was published in 1780.[3]

Personal life

Halldórsson was the brother-in-law of Eggert Ólafsson, being married to Rannveig Ólafsdóttir.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Háskólabókasafn . Landsbókasafn Íslands- . Tímarit.is . 2024-11-18 . timarit.is . is.
  2. Web site: Sauðlauksdalur – Iceland Road Guide . 2024-11-18 . en-US.
  3. Web site: Háskólabókasafn . Landsbókasafn Íslands- . Bækur.is . 2024-11-18 . baekur.is . is.
  4. Book: Bradley, Raymond S. . Climate Since A.D. 1500 . Jones . Philip D. . 1995 . Psychology Press . 978-0-415-12030-2 . en.
  5. Book: Thosteinsson, Thorsteinn . Iceland a Handbook . 1926 . Gutenberg . en.

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