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Guðbrandur Vigfússon

Guðbrandur Vigfússon (1827–1889) was an Icelandic philologist, writer and linguist.

Also recorded as Gudbrandur Vigfússon; Gudbrandur Vigfusson; Gudbrand Vigfusson.

Overview

Born at Breiðafjörður in 1827, died in 1889.

In detail

Guðbrandur Vigfússon studied at University of Copenhagen. the recorded working language is Icelandic and English.

The field of work recorded is Scandinavian philology, Scandinavian literature and Icelandic literature.

Employment is recorded with University of Oxford. Membership is recorded of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog.

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    “Guðbrandur Vigfússon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q427037: Guðbrandur Vigfússon

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