Finnur Jónsson

Icelandic bishop (1704-1789)
Person human Q471912
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Summary

Finnur Jónsson was born on January 16, 1704[1], in Hítarvatn[2]. He died on July 23, 1789[3], in Skálholt[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], historian[6], bishop[7], and parson[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: Jón Halldórsson[10]
  • Child: Hannes Finnsson[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Iceland[12]
  • Position held: Q141449791[13]
  • Educated at: University of Copenhagen[14]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family name: Jónsson[17]
  • Given name: Finnur[18]
  • Work location: Iceland[19]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[21]
  • P14611: 141629[22]

Why It Matters

Finnur Jónsson is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Finnur Jónsson born?

Finnur Jónsson's place of birth was Hítarvatn[2].

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[10].

What did Finnur Jónsson do for work?

Finnur Jónsson worked as a theologian[5], historian[6], bishop[7], and parson[8].

Where did Finnur Jónsson go to school?

Finnur Jónsson was educated at University of Copenhagen[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Cruzate1492 · 2026-09-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Q141449791
    P14611 → 141629
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ Position held: Q141449791"
  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Finnur
    Family name → Jónsson
    Country of citizenship → Iceland
    Instance of → —
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32086|batch #32086]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (28)"
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