Ísleifur Gissurarson
Icelandic bishop
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Summary
Ísleifur Gissurarson was born on January 1, 1006[1]. He died on July 5, 1080[2], in Skálholt[3]. He worked as a Catholic priest[4] and Catholic bishop[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Gissur Teitsson[7]
- Child: Gissur Ísleifsson[8], Teitur Ísleifsson[9]
- Country of citizenship: Iceland[10]
- Position held: Q141430629[11]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Family: Haukdælir family clan[14]
- Family name: Gissurarson[15]
- Given name: Ísleifur[16]
- Work location: Iceland[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[18]
- Consecrator: Adalbert of Hamburg[19]
Why It Matters
Ísleifur Gissurarson has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where did Ísleifur Gissurarson die?
Ísleifur Gissurarson died in Skálholt[3].
Who were Ísleifur Gissurarson's parents?
Ísleifur Gissurarson's father was Gissur Teitsson[7].
What did Ísleifur Gissurarson do for work?
Ísleifur Gissurarson worked as a Catholic priest[4] and Catholic bishop[5].