Jón Arason
Roman Catholic bishop
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Summary
Jón Arason was born on 1484[1] in Eyjafjörður[2]. He died on November 7, 1550[3], in Skálholt[4]. He worked as a poet[5], translator[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], and Bible translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (394 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[11]
- Occupation: Catholic bishop[12], bishop[13]
- Position held: Q141430502[14]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Jón Arason[17]
- Cause of death: decapitation[18]
- Family name: Arason[19]
- Given name: Jón[20]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[21]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[23]
- Name in native language: Jón Arason[24]
- Consecrator: Olav Engelbrektsson[25]
Why It Matters
Jón Arason has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Jón Arason born?
Jón Arason's place of birth was Eyjafjörður[2].
Where did Jón Arason die?
Jón Arason died in Skálholt[4].
What did Jón Arason do for work?
Jón Arason worked as a poet[5], translator[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], and Bible translator[9].