Björn Halldórsson (5 December, 1724 – 24 August, 1794) was an Icelandic priest and author based at Setberg, Grundarfjörður.[1] He is also believed to be the first person to grow potatoes in Iceland.[2] His most popular book, Atli was published in 1780.[3]

Atli was printed in the Hrappsey printing house and published there in 1780

Personal life

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Halldórsson was the brother-in-law of Eggert Ólafsson, being married to Rannveig Ólafsdóttir.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Háskólabókasafn, Landsbókasafn Íslands-. "Tímarit.is". timarit.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  2. ^ "Sauðlauksdalur – Iceland Road Guide". Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  3. ^ Háskólabókasafn, Landsbókasafn Íslands-. "Bækur.is". baekur.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  4. ^ Bradley, Raymond S.; Jones, Philip D. (1995). Climate Since A.D. 1500. Psychology Press. ISBN 978-0-415-12030-2.
  5. ^ Thosteinsson, Thorsteinn (1926). Iceland a Handbook. Gutenberg.