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]
Personal life
editHalldórsson was the brother-in-law of Eggert Ólafsson, being married to Rannveig Ólafsdóttir.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ Háskólabókasafn, Landsbókasafn Íslands-. "Tímarit.is". timarit.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Sauðlauksdalur – Iceland Road Guide". Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ Háskólabókasafn, Landsbókasafn Íslands-. "Bækur.is". baekur.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ Bradley, Raymond S.; Jones, Philip D. (1995). Climate Since A.D. 1500. Psychology Press. ISBN 978-0-415-12030-2.
- ^ Thosteinsson, Thorsteinn (1926). Iceland a Handbook. Gutenberg.