Finnur Jónsson

Icelandic bishop (1704-1789)
Person human Q471912
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Finnur Jónsson

Summary

Finnur Jónsson is a human[1]. He was born in Hítarvatn[2]. He was born on January 16, 1704[3]. He passed away in Skálholt[4]. He died on July 23, 1789[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and historian[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hítarvatn[2], Finnur Jónsson…
  • Finnur Jónsson passed away in Skálholt[4].
  • Finnur Jónsson was born on January 16, 1704[3].
  • Finnur Jónsson died on July 23, 1789[5].
  • Finnur Jónsson's father was Jón Halldórsson[9].
  • A child of Finnur Jónsson was Hannes Finnsson[10].
  • Finnur Jónsson held citizenship in Iceland[11].
  • Finnur Jónsson worked as a theologian[6].
  • Finnur Jónsson worked as a historian[7].
  • Finnur Jónsson held the position of bishop[12].
  • Finnur Jónsson's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[13].
  • Finnur Jónsson's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].
  • Finnur Jónsson is recorded as male[15].
  • Finnur Jónsson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Finnur Jónsson's family name is recorded as Jónsson[17].
  • Finnur Jónsson's given name is recorded as Finnur[18].
  • Finnur Jónsson's work location is recorded as Iceland[19].
  • Finnur Jónsson's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[20].
  • Finnur Jónsson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Icelandic[21].

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Origins and Family

Finnur Jónsson's place of birth was Hítarvatn[2]. He was born on January 16, 1704[3]. His father was Jón Halldórsson[9].

Education

Finnur Jónsson was educated at University of Copenhagen[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and historian[7]. Finnur Jónsson held the position of bishop[12].

Personal Life

A child of Finnur Jónsson was Hannes Finnsson[10]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].

Death and Burial

Finnur Jónsson died on July 23, 1789[5]. He died in Skálholt[4].

Why It Matters

Finnur Jónsson has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Finnur Jónsson born?

Born in Hítarvatn[2], Finnur Jónsson…

Where did Finnur Jónsson die?

Finnur Jónsson passed away in Skálholt[4].

Who were Finnur Jónsson's parents?

Finnur Jónsson's father was Jón Halldórsson[9].

What did Finnur Jónsson do for work?

Finnur Jónsson worked as theologian[6] and historian[7].

Where did Finnur Jónsson go to school?

Finnur Jónsson was educated at University of Copenhagen[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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