Eggert Ólafsson
Icelandic explorer and writer
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Eggert Ólafsson was an Icelandic explorer, writer and conservator of the Icelandic language. He also worked to revive the Icelandic culture and economy. Wikipedia
Born: December 1, 1726, Snæfellsnes, Iceland
Died: May 30, 1768 (age 41 years), Breiðafjörður, Iceland
Education: Copenhagen University
Spouse: Ingibjörg Halldórsdóttir (m. ?–1768)