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Eggert Ólafsson

Eggert Ólafsson was an Icelandic explorer, writer, poet and naturalist (1726–1768). He was born in Snæfellsnes.

Also recorded as Eggert Olafsson

Eggert Ólafsson

Born
Eggert Ólafsson was born on 1 December 1726. · Snæfellsnes.
Died
Eggert Ólafsson died on 30 May 1768.
Nationality
Iceland
Occupation
explorer · writer · poet · naturalist
Languages
Icelandic

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Archives and collections
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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