Hannes Finnsson

Icelandic theologian
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Hannes Finnsson

Summary

Hannes Finnsson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Reykholt[2]. He was born on May 5, 1739[3]. He died in Skálholt[4]. He died on August 4, 1796[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and historian[7]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Hannes Finnsson was born in Reykholt[2].
  • Hannes Finnsson died in Skálholt[4].
  • Hannes Finnsson was born on May 5, 1739[3].
  • Hannes Finnsson died on August 4, 1796[5].
  • Hannes Finnsson's father was Finnur Jónsson[9].
  • A child of Hannes Finnsson was Ólafur H. Finsen[10].
  • A child of Hannes Finnsson was Jón Finsen[11].
  • Hannes Finnsson held citizenship in Iceland[12].
  • Hannes Finnsson's professions included theologian[6].
  • Hannes Finnsson worked as a historian[7].
  • Hannes Finnsson held the position of bishop[13].
  • Hannes Finnsson's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].
  • Hannes Finnsson is recorded as male[15].
  • Hannes Finnsson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hannes Finnsson's given name is recorded as Hannes[17].
  • Hannes Finnsson's work location is recorded as Iceland[18].
  • Hannes Finnsson's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • Hannes Finnsson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Icelandic[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Reykholt[2], Hannes Finnsson… he was born on May 5, 1739[3]. His father was Finnur Jónsson[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and historian[7]. Hannes Finnsson held the position of bishop[13].

Personal Life

Children include Ólafur H. Finsen[10], a lawyer[21], 1793–1836[22] and Jón Finsen[11], 1792–1848[23], of Kingdom of Denmark[24]. Hannes Finnsson's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].

Death and Burial

Hannes Finnsson died on August 4, 1796[5]. He passed away in Skálholt[4].

Why It Matters

Hannes Finnsson is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Hannes Finnsson born?

Born in Reykholt[2], Hannes Finnsson…

Where did Hannes Finnsson die?

Hannes Finnsson died in Skálholt[4].

Who were Hannes Finnsson's parents?

Hannes Finnsson's father was Finnur Jónsson[9].

What did Hannes Finnsson do for work?

Hannes Finnsson worked as theologian[6] and historian[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, historian
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Occupation theologian, historian
    Place of death Skálholt
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