Magnús Gissurarson (; ; ) was an
Iceland
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ic
Roman Catholic
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clergyman, who became the eighth
bishop
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of
Iceland
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from 1216 to 1237. He served in the diocese of
Skálholt
Skálholt (Modern Icelandic: ; ) is a historical site in the south of Iceland, at the river Hvítá, Árnessýsla, Hvítá.
History
Skálholt was, through eight centuries, one of the most important places in Iceland. A bishopric was established ...
.
Magnús Gissurarson was married and had two sons.
See also
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List of Skálholt bishops
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Magnús Gissurarson
Magnús Gissurarson
1170s births
1236 deaths
Married Roman Catholic bishops
Magnús Gissurarson
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