Jón Bjarnason (15 November 1845 – 3 June 1914) was born in Thvottá,

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and became a

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minister. Later, he and his family came to

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and settled in

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. Bjarnason was a figure who is identified with the Icelandic immigration to North American areas and particularly to the province of Manitoba. He was associated with congregations in

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and also in

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. He seems to have been a person who thrived on controversy which he also enjoyed. He was a charismatic individual and was supported by his wife who was also his partner.

References

* 1845 births 1914 deaths Canadian Lutheran clergy Icelandic emigrants to Canada Canadian people of Icelandic descent {{Canada-reli-bio-stub