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Árni Steinar Jóhannsson
Árni is an Icelandic given name of Old Norse () origin. Notable people with the name include: * Árni Gautur Arason (born 1975), Icelandic football goalkeeper * Árni Már Árnason (born 1987), Icelandic Olympic swimmer * Árni Páll Árnason (born 1966), Icelandic politician, Minister for Social Affairs * Árni beiskur (died 1253), Icelandic killer * Árni Brjánn Angantýsson (born 1989), Icelandic fisherman known for his superhuman strength * Árni Bergmann (born 1935), Icelandic novelist * Árni Frederiksberg (born 1992), Faroese football midfielder * Árni Helgason (c. 1260–1320), Icelandic Roman Catholic clergyman * Árni Johnsen (born 1944), Icelandic politician and criminal * Árni Björn Gestsson (born 1988), Icelandic engineer and activist known for his relentless fight to replace handshakes with hugs * Árni Lárentíusson (1304–after 1337), Icelandic prose writer * Árni Magnússon (1663–1730) was an Icelandic scholar and collector of manuscripts * Árni Magn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icelandic Language
Icelandic (; is, íslenska, link=no ) is a North Germanic language spoken by about 314,000 people, the vast majority of whom live in Iceland, where it is the national language. Due to being a West Scandinavian language, it is most closely related to Faroese, western Norwegian dialects, and the extinct language, Norn. The language is more conservative than most other Germanic languages. While most of them have greatly reduced levels of inflection (particularly noun declension), Icelandic retains a four- case synthetic grammar (comparable to German, though considerably more conservative and synthetic) and is distinguished by a wide assortment of irregular declensions. Icelandic vocabulary is also deeply conservative, with the country's language regulator maintaining an active policy of coining terms based on older Icelandic words rather than directly taking in loanwords from other languages. Since the written language has not changed much, Icelandic speakers can read classic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árni Mathiesen
Árni M. Mathiesen (born 2 October 1958 in Reykjavík) is an Icelandic politician. From September 2005 through 31 January 2009, he was Minister of Finance in Iceland. From 1999 to 2005 he was Minister of Fisheries. Mathiesen was first elected to the Althing (Iceland's parliament) for the Independence Party in 1991, when he was the youngest member of the Althing at the age of 33. Biography Mathiesen graduated from Flensborgarskóli in Hafnarfjörður with a university entrance diploma in 1978. He studied veterinary medicine at the University of Edinburgh, qualifying as veterinarian in 1983. He studied fish pathology at the University of Stirling and in 1985 was awarded the MSc in Aquatic Veterinary Science. After completing his studies, he worked as veterinarian in various areas of Iceland, and served as veterinary officer for fish diseases 1985–1995. Mathiesen was also the managing director of the aquaculture firm Faxalax hf. 1988–1989. Árni M. Mathiesen was chairman o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arnie
Arnie is a masculine given name, frequently a shortened version of Arnold. It may refer to: People * Arnie Arenz (1911–1985), American National Football League quarterback in 1934 * Arnie Beyeler (born 1964), American minor league baseball player and manager and Major League Baseball coach and instructor * Arnie Brown (born 1942), Canadian National Hockey League player * Arnie Ferrin, Jr. (1925–2022), American National Basketball Association player * Arnie Fisher (born 1938), American professional bridge player, bridge author * Arnold Galiffa (1927–1978), American National Football League and Canadian Football League quarterback * Arnie David Giralt (born 1984), Cuban triple jumper * Arnie Hamilton, Canadian politician * Arnie Herber (1910–1969), American Hall-of-Fame National Football League quarterback * Arnold Horween (1898–1985), American college and National Football League player and coach * Arnie Johnson (1920–2000), American National Basketball Associati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arne (name)
Arne is a common masculine given name for males in Scandinavia. It is also a surname in England. The name Arne originates from the old Norse name Árni, which in turn is derived from the old Norse name for "eagle", ''Ǫrn''. The oldest attestation of the name is from a runestone in Vagnhärad dating to the 11th century. The word arne also refers to the central stone on the floor of traditional Norwegian homes upon which the fire that provides the heating/cooking needs was lit. Similarly, "Arne" is Danish for the flame in a fireplace or old-fashioned oven or stove. Given name People * Arne Bang-Hansen, Norwegian actor * Arne Beurling, Swedish mathematician * Arne Borg, Swedish swimmer * Arne Carlson, American politician * Arne Dahl, American politician * Arne Duncan, American politician * Arne Friedrich, German professional footballer * Per-Arne Håkansson (1963), Swedish politician * Arne Jacobsen, Danish architect and designer, exemplar of the "Danish Modern" style. * Arne E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arni (other)
Arni may refer to: Municipalities * Arni, Tiruvannamalai, a town in Tamil Nadu, India * Arni, Maharashtra, in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra State, India * Arni, Karditsa, a municipality in the Karditsa regional unit, Greece * Arni, Aargau, a municipality of the canton of Aargau in Switzerland * Arni, Bern, a municipality of the canton of Bern in Switzerland Other uses * Árni, Icelandic given name * a nickname for Arnold * Arni, ''Clerodendrum phlomidis'', a traditional Indian medicinal herb * Arni or arnee, the wild water buffalo, ''Bubalus arnee'' * Lake Arni or Arnisee * ARNi, angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor: Valsartan/sacubitril See also * Arani (other) Arani or Aarani or Aran may refer to: Places * Arani, Bolivia, a city in Bolivia * Arani Municipality, a municipality in Bolivia * Arani Province, a province in Bolivia * Arani, Tiruvannamalai District Officially Arni, otherwise spelled Arani ... * Arny (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árni Þorláksson
Árni Þorláksson (1237 – 17 April 1298; Old Norse: ; Modern Icelandic: ) was an Icelandic Roman Catholic clergyman, who became the tenth bishop of Iceland (1269–1298). He served in the diocese of Skálholt Skálholt (Modern Icelandic: ; non, Skálaholt ) is a historical site in the south of Iceland, at the river Hvítá. History Skálholt was, through eight centuries, one of the most important places in Iceland. A bishopric was established in Sk .... Árni had orders from his superior in Norway to take control of local church property away from secular chieftains. He was largely successful in this. See also * List of Skálholt bishops References 13th-century Roman Catholic bishops in Iceland Thorlaksson, Arni Thorlaksson, Arni {{Iceland-RC-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árni Þórarinsson
Árni Þórarinsson is an Icelandic writer born in Reykjavík on 1 August 1950. He received his Bachelor of Arts, B.A. in 1973 from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. He started out as a journalist and has worked in print, radio, and television. In 1989 he was on the board of the Reykjavik Film festival. His first novel was in that same year and was a crime novel. He has written several other crime novels some of which may become films. Bibliography Einar crime novel series *''Nóttin hefur þúsund augu'' (1998) *''Hvíta kanínan'' (2000) *''Blátt tungl'' (2001) *''Tími nornarinnar'' (2005) (English translation by Anna Yates: ''Season of the Witch'', 2012) *''Dauði trúðsins'' (2007) *''Sjöundi sonurinn'' (2008) *''Morgunengill'' (2010) *''Ár kattarins'' (2012) *''Glæpurinn - Ástarsaga'' (2013) *''13 dagar'' (2016) (eng.: 13 Days) See also * ''Leyndardómar Reykjavíkur 2000'' (multi-author crime novel with one chapter by Árni) * List of Icelandic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árni Vilhjálmsson
Árni Vilhjálmsson (born 9 May 1994) is an Icelandic professional footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian football, Australian rules football, Gaelic football, rugby ... who plays as a striker. Club career In January 2017, Árni joined Swedish side Jönköpings Södra IF. On 28 January 2022, he signed for French club Rodez AF, Rodez. Personal life Vilhjálmsson is in relationship with fellow footballer Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir, with whom he has a son. Career statistics Club Honours ;Breiðablik * Úrvalsdeild: 2010 Úrvalsdeild, 2010 References External links * 1994 births Sportspeople from Reykjavík, Arni Vilhjalmsson Living people Icelandic footballers, Arni Vilhjalmsson Iceland youth international footballers, Arni Vilhjalmsson Iceland under-21 international footballers, Arni Vilhjalmsson Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arni Thorvaldsson
Arni Thorvaldsson (born 5 July 1984) is an alpine skier from Iceland. He competed for Iceland at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Arni has been member of the Icelandic national team since 2006 competed for Iceland in FIS Alpine World Ski Championships The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships is an alpine skiing competition organized by the International Ski Federation (FIS). History The inaugural world championships in alpine skiing were held in 1931. During the 1930s, the event was held annua ... 2009. References External links 1984 births Living people Arni Thorvaldsson Arni Thorvaldsson Alpine skiers at the 2010 Winter Olympics 21st-century Icelandic people {{Iceland-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árni Sveinsson
Árni Sveinsson (born 12 February 1956) is an Icelandic former footballer who played as a midfielder. He won 50 caps for the Iceland national football team between 1975 and 1985. Árni began his career with ÍA and made his senior debut during the 1973 season. He went on to play 199 league matches for the club, scoring 28 goals. During the winter of 1978–79, he had a spell with Dutch Eerste Divisie side SBV Excelsior, where he scored twice in four appearances. In 1987, Árni joined 3. deild club Stjarnan, where was a part of the team that won successive promotions in 1988 and 1989. In total, he played 64 league matches for Stjarnan and scored 42 goals. Árni played three games for Aris Bonnevoie in Luxembourg in the 1990–91 season, before signing with Dalvík upon his return to Iceland. After a year with Dalvík, he returned to Stjarnan for one season before retiring from football in 1992. As a youth, Árni won seven caps for the Iceland national under-19 football team. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árni Stefánsson
Árni Stefánsson (born 10 October 1953) is an Icelandic former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He won 15 caps for the Iceland national football team The Iceland national football team (in ) represents Iceland in men's international football. The team is controlled by the Football Association of Iceland, and have been a FIFA member since 1947 and an UEFA member since 1957. The team's nickn ... between 1975 and 1978. External links * 1953 births Living people Arni Stefansson Arni Stefansson Association football goalkeepers Allsvenskan players Arni Stefansson Landskrona BoIS players Jönköpings Södra IF players Arni Stefansson Arni Stefansson Arni Stefansson Expatriate footballers in Sweden {{Iceland-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Árni Þór Sigurðsson
Árni Þór Sigurðsson (born 30 July 1960) is an Icelandic diplomat and former member of the Althing. He is currently serving as Iceland's Ambassador to the Russian Federation, also accredited to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Career Árni Þór received a cand.mag. degree in Economics and Russian from the University of Oslo in 1986 and subsequently pursued graduate studies in Slavic languages at the University of Stockholm and the University of Moscow. He received a master's degree in international relations from the University of Iceland in 2015. From the early 1990s until his election to the Althing in 2007, he served in various roles at the Icelandic Teachers' Union, the Icelandic Ports Association, and on the Reykjavík City Council. At the Althing, Árni Þór represented Reykjavík Constituency North as a member of the Left-Green Movement until 2014. He served on a variety of committees and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
