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Árni Magnússon
Árni Magnússon (; 13 November 1663 – 7 January 1730) was an Icelandic scholar and collector of manuscripts who assembled the Arnamagnæan Manuscript Collection. Early life and education Árni was born in 1663 at Kvennabrekka in Dalasýsla, in western Iceland, where his father Magnús Jónsson was the minister (and later prosecutor and sheriff). His mother was Guðrún Ketilsdóttir, daughter of archdeacon Ketill Jörundarson of Hvammur.Sigurgeir Steingrímsson, tr. Bernhard Scudder, rni Magnússon (1663–1730) - live and work The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies. He was raised by his grandparents and uncle. At 17 he entered the Cathedral School in Skálholt, then three years later, in 1683, went to Denmark (with his father, who was part of a trade lobbying contingent) to study at the University of Copenhagen. There he earned the degree of ''attestus theologiæ'' after two years, and also became an assistant to the Royal Antiquarian, Thomas Bartholin, hel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dalasýsla
Dalasýsla (, ) was one of the pre-1988 traditional counties of Iceland, located in the Western Region of the country. Its only town is Búðardalur. The county had a rich history dating back to the first settlers of Iceland Iceland is a Nordic countries, Nordic island country between the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the regi .... Leif Erikson grew up in Dalasýsla, at Eiríksstaðir, in the 10th century, and Árni Magnússon, scholar and collector of manuscripts, was born at Kvennabrekka in Dalasýsla in 1663. The poet, historian, and politician Snorri Sturluson was born at the farm of . Painter Helgi Fríðjónsson was born in Búðardalur in 1953, as was artist Hreinn Friðfinnsson (1943–2024). References External links Counties of Iceland Western Region (Iceland) {{Iceland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dansk Biografisk Lexikon
''Dansk Biografisk Leksikon'' (usually abbreviated DBL; title of first edition written ''Dansk biografisk Lexikon'') is a Danish biographical dictionary that has been published in three editions. The first edition, ''Dansk biografisk Lexikon, tillige omfattende Norge for tidsrummet 1537–1814'' (''"...including Norway for the period 1537–1814"'') was published in nineteen volumes 1887–1905 under the editorship of the historian Carl Frederik Bricka. The first edition, which is in the public domain is available online at Projekt Runeberg. Later editions were published 1933–1934 (27 volumes) and 1979–1984 (16 volumes). While some of the biographies from the previous editions have been updated in the third edition, many others – considered of less contemporary relevance – were left out and need to be consulted in its predecessors. Editions *''Dansk biografisk Lexikon, tillige omfattende Norge for tidsrummet 1537–1814'', editor: C. F. Bricka, 19 volumes, Copenhagen:Gyl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iceland's Bell (novel)
''Iceland's Bell'' () is a historical novel by Nobel Prize-winning Icelandic author Halldór Kiljan Laxness. It was published in three parts: ''Iceland's Bell'' (1943), ''The Bright Jewel'' or ''The Fair Maiden'' (1944) and ''Fire in Copenhagen'' (1946). The novel takes place in the 18th century, mostly in Iceland and Denmark. Like many of Laxness's works, the story paints a tragic and ironic picture of the terrible state of the Icelandic populace in the 18th century. Plot summary Part 1 – ''Iceland's Bell'' The first part tells the story of the farmer Jón Hreggviðsson and his battle with the Icelandic authorities. Jón is sentenced to death for the murder of an executioner, an official of the King of Denmark, but manages to flee from Iceland to Denmark, where he hopes to get an interview with the King to persuade him to grant a pardon. Part 2 – ''The Bright Jewel'' or ''The Fair Maiden'' Snæfríður Íslandssól (lit. "Snow-Beautiful Iceland's-Sun") is the protagonist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halldór Kiljan Laxness
Halldór () or Halldor is a given name. Notable people with the name include: *Halldór Ásgrímsson (born 1947), Icelandic politician, formerly Prime Minister of Iceland from 2004 to 2006 *Halldór Orri Björnsson (born 1987), Icelandic international footballer *Halldór Blöndal (born 1938), politician of the Independence Party (Iceland) *Lárus Halldór Grímsson (born 1954), Icelandic composer and musician *Halldór Guðmundsson (born 1956), Icelandic author *Halldór Helgason (born 1991), Icelandic professional snowboarder *Jón Halldór Kristjánsson (born 1942), Icelandic politician and former Minister of Social Affairs *Halldór Laxness (1902–1998), Icelandic novelist and author of ''Independent People'', ''The Atom Station'', and ''Iceland's Bell'' *Halldór Eggert Sigurðsson (1915–2003), Icelandic politician and former minister *Halldor Skard (born 1973), former Norwegian Nordic combined skier who competed from 1990 to 2000 See also *Halldóra, the feminine form *Hal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prizes ( ; ; ) are awards administered by the Nobel Foundation and granted in accordance with the principle of "for the greatest benefit to humankind". The prizes were first awarded in 1901, marking the fifth anniversary of Alfred Nobel, Alfred Nobel's death. The original Nobel Prizes covered five fields: Nobel Prize in Physics, physics, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, chemistry, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, physiology or medicine, Nobel Prize in Literature, literature, and Nobel Peace Prize, peace, specified in Nobel's will. A sixth prize, the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, Prize in Economic Sciences, was established in 1968 by Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden's central bank) in memory of Alfred Nobel. The Nobel Prizes are widely regarded as the most prestigious awards available in their respective fields.Nobel Prize#Shalev69, Shalev, p. 8. Except in extraordinary circumstances, such as war, all six prizes are given annually. Each recipient, known as a laur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arnas Arnæus
''Iceland's Bell'' () is a historical novel by Nobel Prize-winning Icelandic author Halldór Kiljan Laxness. It was published in three parts: ''Iceland's Bell'' (1943), ''The Bright Jewel'' or ''The Fair Maiden'' (1944) and ''Fire in Copenhagen'' (1946). The novel takes place in the 18th century, mostly in Iceland and Denmark. Like many of Laxness's works, the story paints a tragic and ironic picture of the terrible state of the Icelandic populace in the 18th century. Plot summary Part 1 – ''Iceland's Bell'' The first part tells the story of the farmer Jón Hreggviðsson and his battle with the Icelandic authorities. Jón is sentenced to death for the murder of an executioner, an official of the King of Denmark, but manages to flee from Iceland to Denmark, where he hopes to get an interview with the King to persuade him to grant a pardon. Part 2 – ''The Bright Jewel'' or ''The Fair Maiden'' Snæfríður Íslandssól (lit. "Snow-Beautiful Iceland's-Sun") is the protagonist i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icelandic Króna
The króna () or krona (sometimes called Icelandic crown; currency sign, sign: kr; ISO 4217, code: ISK) is the currency of Iceland. One króna was formerly divided into 100 eyrir (plural "aurar"). Name Like the other Nordic countries, Nordic currencies (such as the Danish krone, Swedish krona and Norwegian krone) that participated in the historical Scandinavian Monetary Union, the name ''króna'' (meaning ''crown'') comes from the Latin language, Latin word ''wiktionary:corona, corona'' ("crown"). The name "Icelandic crown" is sometimes used alternatively, for example in the financial markets. First krona, 1874–1981 The Danish krone was introduced to Iceland in 1874, replacing the earlier Danish currency, the Danish rigsdaler, rigsdaler. In 1885, Iceland began issuing its own banknotes. The Icelandic krona separated from the Danish krone after the dissolution of the Scandinavian Monetary Union at the start of World War I and Icelandic sovereignty from Denmark in 1918. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalvebod Brygge
Kalvebod Brygge () is a waterfront area in the Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Vesterbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. The name also refers to a section of the Ring 2 (Copenhagen), Ring 2 ring road which follows the waterfront from Langebro in the north to the H. C. Ørsted Power Station in the south. The area is dominated by office buildings, Tivoli Conference Center, several hotels and the shopping centre Fisketorvet. The southern part of the area, south of Bernstoffsgade, is to the west bounded by an extensive railway terrain, a section of which is now under redevelopment into a linear park with scattered buildings and a Copenhagen Super Bikeways, super bikeway, which will ultimately provide a greenway between the city centre and the Kongens Enghave, South Harbour. The northern part of the road, northeast of Bernstoffsgade, belongs to the Indre By district. It is bounded to the north by the small Rysensteen Quarter where the Copenhagen Police Headquarters is located. History Both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árni Magnússon Institute For Icelandic Studies
The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies ( ; abbreviated to ) is a university-level institute, which operates on an independent budget under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education. The institute fosters close links with the University of Iceland, and forms part of its academic community. According to Act 2006 no. 40 12 June, the role of the institute is to conduct research in the field of Icelandic studies and related scholarly disciplines, in particular Icelandic language and literature; to disseminate knowledge in these fields; and to preserve and augment the collections entrusted to its care. The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies is named after the 17th–18th century collector of medieval Icelandic manuscripts, Árni Magnússon. The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies was founded in 2006 by the merger of five former institutes, the Árni Magnússon Institute, the Icelandic Language Institute, the Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arnamagnæan Institute
The Arnamagnæan Institute (, formerly ) is a teaching and research institute established in 1956 to further the study of the manuscripts in the Arnamagnæan Manuscript Collection, the collection bequeathed by the Icelandic scholar and antiquarian Árni Magnússon to the University of Copenhagen in 1730. History and function On 1 July 2003 the Arnamagnæan Institute joined with the institutes for Danish dialectology () and onomastics () to form The Department of Scandinavian Research (), part of the University of Copenhagen Faculty of Humanities. In September 2017, the Department of Scandinavian Research was merged with the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics (). ''The Arnamagnæan Commission'' (), created in 1772, is the administrating body of the Arnamagnæan Foundation (, ), the endowment from Árni Magnússon's private estate from which money was to be drawn for the publication of text editions and studies pertaining to the manuscripts in the collection. The chie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Íslendingabók
(, , ; ) is a historical work dealing with early history of Iceland, Icelandic history. The author was an Icelandic priest, Ari Þorgilsson, working in the early 12th century. The work originally existed in two different versions but only the younger one has survived. The older contained information on Norwegian kings, made use of by later writers of kings' sagas. Manuscripts and dating ''Íslendingabók'' is preserved in two paper manuscripts from the seventeenth century, AM 113 a fol. (B) and AM 113 b fol. (A), which have been used as the basis for all modern print editions and are currently housed at the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies in Reykjavík. The two manuscripts are copies made by the priest Jón Erlendsson in Villingaholt (died 1672) at the behest of bishop Brynjólfur Sveinsson using the same exemplar. The latter of the two was made because the bishop was unhappy with the first version, which can be dated to 1651. The exemplar, likely a medieval man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
