Jón Árnason

Jón Árnason (1819–1888) was an Icelandic librarian, writer and collector of fairy tales.

Also recorded as Jon Arnason.

Jón Árnason in brief

Born
1819
Died
1888
Known for
librarian,writer,collector of fairy tales,folklorist
Place of birth
Sveitarfélagið Skagaströnd

Overview

Born at Sveitarfélagið Skagaströnd in 1819, died at Reykjavík in 1888.

In detail

the recorded working language is Icelandic.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q975791: Jón Árnason

    Consult the source

Elsewhere in Books

13,301 published records in this field, each with its sources named.

Read the complete books index

For owners

Own a work by Jón Árnason?

A specialist will read what you send and tell you what the house can establish, what it cannot, and whether the object is suited to sale. There is no charge and no obligation. The object stays with you throughout; nothing is shipped to us unless it is arranged in writing beforehand.

Within VALÉORINE