Egill Skallagrímsson
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Egill Skallagrímsson
Summary
Egill Skallagrímsson is a human[1]. He was born in Iceland[2]. He was born on January 1, 910[3]. He died in Mosfellsbær[4]. He died on 990[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], berserker[7], skald[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,263 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Egill Skallagrímsson's place of birth was Iceland[2].
- Egill Skallagrímsson passed away in Mosfellsbær[4].
- Egill Skallagrímsson was born on January 1, 910[3].
- Egill Skallagrímsson died on 990[5].
- Egill Skallagrímsson died on January 1, 983[11].
- Egill Skallagrímsson's father was Skalla-Grímr[12].
- Egill Skallagrímsson's mother was Q141625630[13].
- A child of Egill Skallagrímsson was Þorsteinn Egilsson[14].
- Egill Skallagrímsson held citizenship in Iceland[15].
- Egill Skallagrímsson's professions included explorer[6].
- Egill Skallagrímsson worked as a berserker[7].
- Egill Skallagrímsson worked as a skald[8].
- Egill Skallagrímsson's professions included writer[9].
- A notable work attributed to Egill Skallagrímsson is Arinbjarnarkviða[16].
- A notable work attributed to Egill Skallagrímsson is Höfuðlausn[17].
- A notable work attributed to Egill Skallagrímsson is Sonatorrek[18].
- Egill Skallagrímsson is recorded as male[19].
- Egill Skallagrímsson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Egill Skallagrímsson's family is recorded as Myramän[21].
- Egill Skallagrímsson's Commons category is recorded as Egill Skallagrímsson[22].
- Egill Skallagrímsson's given name is recorded as Egil[23].
- Egill Skallagrímsson's work location is recorded as Iceland[24].
- Egill Skallagrímsson's work location is recorded as Iceland[25].
- Egill Skallagrímsson's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
- Egill Skallagrímsson's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Egill Skallagrímsson was born in Iceland[2]. He was born on January 1, 910[3]. His father was Skalla-Grímr[12]. His mother was Q141625630[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], berserker[7], skald[8], and writer[9].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Arinbjarnarkviða[16], a skaldic poem[28]; Höfuðlausn[17], a written work[29]; and Sonatorrek[18], a literary work[30].
Personal Life
A child of Egill Skallagrímsson was Þorsteinn Egilsson[14].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 990[5] and January 1, 983[11]. Egill Skallagrímsson passed away in Mosfellsbær[4].
Why It Matters
Egill Skallagrímsson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,263 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Works attributed to him include Sonatorrek[33], a literary work[34] and Höfuðlausn[35], a written work[36].
FAQs
Where was Egill Skallagrímsson born?
Egill Skallagrímsson was born in Iceland[2].
Where did Egill Skallagrímsson die?
Egill Skallagrímsson died in Mosfellsbær[4].
Who were Egill Skallagrímsson's parents?
Egill Skallagrímsson's father was Skalla-Grímr[12]. Egill Skallagrímsson's mother was Q141625630[13].
What did Egill Skallagrímsson do for work?
Egill Skallagrímsson worked as explorer[6], berserker[7], skald[8], and writer[9].