Björn Halldórsson

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

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

References

^ 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.

[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.

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