Thorvaldur Kodransson

Icelandic skald and Christian missionary of the 10th century
Person human Q577741
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Thorvaldur Kodransson

Summary

Thorvaldur Kodransson is a human[1]. Born in Iceland[2], he… he was born on +0950-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Polatsk[4]. He died on +1002-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a skald[6] and missionary[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's place of birth was Iceland[2].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson died in Polatsk[4].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson was born on +0950-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson died on +1002-01-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Polatsk[9].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's father was Koðran Eilífsson[10].
  • Old Norse was Thorvaldur Kodransson's native language[11].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson worked as a skald[6].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson worked as a missionary[7].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's religion is recorded as Catholicism[12].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's image is recorded as Bishop Fridrik memorial 2.jpg[13].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson is recorded as male[14].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's given name is recorded as Þorvaldur[16].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's relative is recorded as Þórdís spákona[17].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's described by source is recorded as Þorvalds þáttr víðförla[18].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's described by source is recorded as Q16587009[19].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's described by source is recorded as Kristni saga[20].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's described by source is recorded as Vatnsdæla saga[21].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Old East Slavic[22].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Old Norse[23].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'non', 'text': 'Þorvaldr inn víðfǫrli Koðránsson'}[24].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's plaque image is recorded as Bishop Fridrik memorial 2.jpg[25].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's Google Knowledge Graph ID is recorded as /g/12222767[26].
  • Thorvaldur Kodransson's NLB authority ID is recorded as NLB-ar10233051[27].

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Origins and Family

Thorvaldur Kodransson was born in Iceland[2]. He was born on +0950-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Koðran Eilífsson[10]. Old Norse was his native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include skald[6] and missionary[7].

Personal Life

Thorvaldur Kodransson's religion is recorded as Catholicism[12].

Death and Burial

Thorvaldur Kodransson died on +1002-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Polatsk[4]. He is buried at Polatsk[9].

Why It Matters

Thorvaldur Kodransson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Thorvaldur Kodransson born?

Thorvaldur Kodransson was born in Iceland[2].

Where did Thorvaldur Kodransson die?

Thorvaldur Kodransson passed away in Polatsk[4].

Who were Thorvaldur Kodransson's parents?

Thorvaldur Kodransson's father was Koðran Eilífsson[10].

What did Thorvaldur Kodransson do for work?

Thorvaldur Kodransson worked as skald[6] and missionary[7].

References

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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