Sturla Þórðarson
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Summary
Sturla Þórðarson was born on July 29, 1214[1], in Icelandic Commonwealth[2]. He died on July 30, 1284[3], in Iceland[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military leader[6], historian[7], writer[8], and lawspeaker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (267 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1214[11]
- Date of death: 1284[12]
- Father: Þórður Sturluson[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Iceland[14]
- Native language: Old Icelandic[15]
- Occupation: skald[16], jurist[17], poet[18]
- Field of work: Icelandic literature[19], history[20], law[21], saga[22]
- Notable work: Sturlubók[23], Járnsíða[24], Hrafnsmál[25], Hákonar saga Hákonarsonar[26], Íslendinga saga[27], Magnúss saga lagabœtis[28], Ágrip af sögu Danakonunga[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Family: Sturlungar family clan[31]
- Commons category: Sturla Þórðarson[32]
- Given name: Sturla[33]
- Relative: Snorri Sturluson[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Old Icelandic[35], Icelandic[36]
- Sibling: Óláfr Þórðarson[37]
- Patronym or matronym: Þórðarson[38]
Why It Matters
Sturla Þórðarson has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to him include Hákonar saga Hákonarsonar[41], a narrative[42]; Járnsíða[43], a literary work[44], in Iceland[45], founded in 1300[46]; and Magnúss saga lagabœtis[47], a literary work[48].
FAQs
Where was Sturla Þórðarson born?
Sturla Þórðarson's place of birth was Icelandic Commonwealth[2].
Where did Sturla Þórðarson die?
Sturla Þórðarson died in Iceland[4].
Who were Sturla Þórðarson's parents?
Sturla Þórðarson's father was Þórður Sturluson[13].
What did Sturla Þórðarson do for work?
Sturla Þórðarson worked as a politician[5], military leader[6], historian[7], writer[8], and lawspeaker[9].