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Kjartan Sigtryggsson
Kjartan ( Icelandic: ; Faroese: ) is a masculine given name found in the Nordic countries, most prominently in Iceland and Norway. The Old Norse name ' was a shortening of ', from sga, Muirchertach, the name of an Irish king whose daughter Melkorka (Old Irish ', "servant of Curcach") was brought to Iceland as a slave. Ásgeir Blöndal Magnússon. ', 1st edition, 2nd printing (1989). Reykjavík, . The Irish name Muirchertach, meaning "mariner", is modernised to ', anglicised as Murtagh.Kjartan on NordicNames.de Kjartan may refer to: * (born 1986), Icelandic international football player * |
Iceland
Iceland ( is, Ísland; ) is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic Ocean and in the Arctic Ocean. Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe. Iceland's capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which (along with its surrounding areas) is home to over 65% of the population. Iceland is the biggest part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that rises above sea level, and its central volcanic plateau is erupting almost constantly. The interior consists of a plateau characterised by sand and lava fields, mountains, and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle. Its high latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of its islands have a polar climate. According to the ancient manuscript , the settlement of Iceland began in 874 AD when the Norwegian chieftain Ingólfr Arnarson became the first p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kjartan Fløgstad
Kjartan Fløgstad (born 7 June 1944) is a Norwegian author. Fløgstad was born in the industrial city of Sauda in Ryfylke, Rogaland. He studied literature and linguistics at the University of Bergen. Subsequently, he worked for a period as an industrial worker and as a sailor before he debuted as a poet with his collection of poems titled ''Valfart'' (Pilgrimage) in 1968. He received the Nordic Council's Literature Prize for his 1977 novel '' Dalen Portland'' (Dollar Road). Other major works include ''Fyr og flamme'' (Fire and Flame), ''Kron og mynt'', ''Grand Manila'' and ''Grense Jakobselv''. Literary work Fløgstad initial prose work, ''Den hemmelege jubel'' (The Secret Exultation), was published in 1970. In 1972 he published the short story collection ''Fangliner'' (Ropes), where he encourages seaman and shift workers in heavy industry to make themselves heard in their own language, and the author's Marxist viewpoint became apparent. In the 1970s he also wrote two cri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icelandic Masculine Given Names
Icelandic refers to anything of, from, or related to Iceland and may refer to: *Icelandic people *Icelandic language *Icelandic alphabet * Icelandic cuisine See also * Icelander (other) * Icelandic Airlines, a predecessor of Icelandair * Icelandic horse, a breed of domestic horse * Icelandic sheep, a breed of domestic sheep * Icelandic Sheepdog, a breed of domestic dog * Icelandic cattle Icelandic cattle ( is, íslenskur nautgripur ) are a breed of cattle native to Iceland. Cattle were first brought to the island during the Settlement of Iceland a thousand years ago. Icelandic cows are an especially colorful breed with a wide va ..., a breed of cattle * Icelandic chicken, a breed of chicken {{disambig Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faroese Masculine Given Names
Faroese ( ) or Faroish ( ) may refer to anything pertaining to the Faroe Islands, e.g.: *the Faroese language * the Faroese people Faroese people or Faroe Islanders ( fo, føroyingar; da, færinger) are a North Germanic ethnic group and nation native to the Faroe Islands. The Faroese are of mixed Norse and Gaelic origins. About 21,000 Faroese live in neighbouring countrie ... {{Disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Saxon Stories
''The Saxon Stories'' (also known as ''Saxon Tales''/''Saxon Chronicles'' in the US and ''The Warrior Chronicles'' and most recently as ''The Last Kingdom'' series) is a historical novel series written by Bernard Cornwell about the birth of England in the ninth and tenth centuries. The series consists of 13 novels. The protagonist of the series is Uhtred of Bebbanburg, born to a Saxon lord in Northumbria. He is captured as a child and adopted by a Danish warlord. The name of the fictional protagonist comes from the historical Uhtred the Bold; Cornwell is a descendant of this family. The story begins with the conquest of all but one of the major Saxon kingdoms by the Danes, with Wessex, the last kingdom, nearly overrun. Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, rallies his forces and begins the long struggle to fulfill his ambition of uniting all English speakers in one realm. Uhtred, despite his inclinations otherwise, repeatedly fights and schemes to bring about Alfred's dream over t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Kingdom
''The Last Kingdom'' is the first historical novel in The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell, published in 2004. This story introduces Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon noble who is kidnapped by Danish Vikings as a young child and is assimilated into their culture, religion and language before a series of events lead him into the service of King Alfred of Wessex and his participation in multiple battles, including the notable Battle of Cynwit before the book's conclusion. Plot summary Osbert is the second son of Ealdorman (Earl) Uhtred, Lord of Bebbanburg in Northumbria. Danes arrive on Bebbanburg's shores, and Ealdorman Uhtred's first son, also called Uhtred, is killed while scouting. Ealdorman Uhtred renames Osbert as Uhtred son of Uhtred. Ealdorman Uhtred is killed during a disastrous attack on Danish-seized Eoferwic (York) and his son is captured by Danish Jarl Ragnar the Fearless. Ragnar, amused by the boy's bravery during the battle, keeps him as a thrall. Uhtred's uncle, Æ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kjartan Sveinsson
Kjartan "Kjarri" Sveinsson (; born 2 January 1978) is the keyboardist for the Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós. He joined the band in 1998. A multi-instrumentalist, he has also played such instruments as the flute, tin whistle, oboe, guitar and the banjo, as well as many of the unorthodox instruments that contribute to Sigur Rós's distinctive sound. Kjartan has performed under the pseudonym "The Lonesome Traveller" with Sigur Rós bandmate Orri Páll Dýrason and Amiina violinist María Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir (whom Kjartan married in 2001). "The Lonesome Traveller" covered Sigur Rós songs acoustically in an alt-country style. Kjartan also composed scores for the 2005 Academy Award nominated short film Síðasti bærinn (''The Last Farm'') by Rúnar Rúnarsson, for award-winning director Ramin Bahrani's 2009 short film ''Plastic Bag'' which features the narration of filmmaker Werner Herzog, and for the 2009 film '' Ondine'' directed by Neil Jordan. Kjartan was the comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kjartan Sturluson
Kjartan Sturluson (born 27 December 1975) is a retired Icelandic international football goalkeeper In many team sports which involve scoring goals, the goalkeeper (sometimes termed goaltender, netminder, GK, goalie or keeper) is a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by blocking or intercepting o .... References * 1975 births Living people Association football goalkeepers Kjartan Sturluson Kjartan Sturluson Kjartan Sturluson Kjartan Sturluson Kjartan Sturluson {{Iceland-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kjartan Salvesen
Kjartan Salvesen (born 17 October 1976 in Sandnes) is the winner of the second season of Norwegian version of Idol by 840.000 votes, the highest number for any participant on the show. His single "Standing Tall" sold 5 times platinum, making it the most sold single of all time in Norway. He later released a self-titled album that sold platinum. He is also known to be a big fan of Viking FK and appeared in a performance on the opening of Viking Stadion. He has also played in the highest Norwegian league in floorball. Idol Performances Audition: "Unwell" by matchbox twenty Top 50: "Unwell" by matchbox twenty Top 11: "Sexed Up" by Robbie Williams Top 9: "Bare I Nått" Top 8: "Blame It On The Boogie" by Jackson 5 Top 7: "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" by Elton John Top 6: "Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of" by U2 Top 5: "The Lady Is A Tramp" Top 4: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor Top 4: "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith Top 3: "Angels" by Robbie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kjartan Poskitt
Kjartan Poskitt (born 15 May 1956 in York) is a British author and TV presenter who is best known for writing the '' Murderous Maths'' children's series of books. Early life and education Poskitt was born in York, England, grew up in Selby, Yorkshire and was educated at the Selby Abbey School, at Terrington Hall, North Yorkshire, and at Bootham School, York, before studying engineering at Collingwood College, Durham University. Career Poskitt was a member of a comedy group while at Durham University, and toured with it to the US in 1979, playing the piano and singing, performing skits and doing a ventriloquist act with a dummy which wouldn't speak. He participated in the National Student Drama Festival from 1976-1980, and also performed solo at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (also referred to as The Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, or Edinburgh Fringe Festival) is the world's largest arts and media festival, which in 2019 spanned 25 days and fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kjartan Ólafsson (other)
Kjartan Ólafsson may refer to * Kjartan Ólafsson (composer) Kjartan Ólafsson (born 18 November 1958) is an Icelandic musicologist, composer and academic. He is the creator of the composing software CALMUS and has worked on the use of artificial intelligence in classical music composition. Life and edu ... (born 1958), Icelandic musicologist, composer, and academic * Kjartan Ólafsson, key historical character in '' Laxdæla saga'' {{hndis, Olafsson, Kjartan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kjartan Kristiansen
Kjartan Kristiansen (born 14 August 1963 in Trondheim, Norway) is the guitarist and backing vocalist in the Norwegian band DumDum Boys, and he is also the lyricist and main songwriter. Biography Kristiansen established the Punk band Wannskrækk in 1978, and in 1985 they changed the name to DumDum Boys. They were one of the leading Norwegian rock bands in the 1980s and 90s. He has also been part of "The Beste", which included former members of The Aller Værste!. The album from 1985 contains two songs by Kristiansen, that he performs on the record. in additione he has released an EP and two albums with the band 'Tweeterfriendly Music' in the period from 2001 to 2003. In 2006 he was awarded Edvardprisen in the class of Popular music for the song «Enhjørning» on the DumDum Boys album ''Gravitasjon''. Together with Aslak Dørum he was awarded Spellemannprisen 2009 in the class Copywriter for the lyrics to the album ''Tidsmaskin'' by Dum Dum Boys. Kristiansen received the Lyri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
