Ari Þorgilsson
Icelandic writer
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Summary
Ari Þorgilsson was born in 1067[1] in Iceland[2]. He died on November 9, 1148[3]. He worked as a writer[4], historian[5], poet[6], and chronicler[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (346 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 1148[9]
- Father: Þorgils Gellirsson[10]
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[11]
- Field of work: literature[12], history[13], chronicle writing[14]
- Notable work: Íslendingabók[15]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family: Haukdælir family clan[18]
- Given name: Ari[19]
- Work location: Iceland[20]
- Described by source: Library of the World's Best Literature[21], Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[23]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[24]
Why It Matters
Ari Þorgilsson has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
Works attributed to him include Landnámabók[27], a literary work[28] and Íslendingabók[29], a literary work[30].
FAQs
Where was Ari Þorgilsson born?
Ari Þorgilsson was born in Iceland[2].
Who were Ari Þorgilsson's parents?
Ari Þorgilsson's father was Þorgils Gellirsson[10].
What did Ari Þorgilsson do for work?
Ari Þorgilsson worked as a writer[4], historian[5], poet[6], and chronicler[7].