About Jakob Thorarensen
Lived 1886 – 1972 (aged 85–86). Jakob Thorarensen was an Icelandic writer and poet.
Jakob Thorarensen (18 May 1886 –1972) was an Icelandic writer and poet. His works centered around the lives of the working class Icelanders, and on the history of Iceland. Known predominantly for his works of poetry, one of Thorarensen's short stories, Last Words, received acclaim in his native Iceland.
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Who was Jakob Thorarensen?
Icelandic writer and poet
When was Jakob Thorarensen born?
Jakob Thorarensen was born on 18 May 1886.
When did Jakob Thorarensen die?
Jakob Thorarensen died in 1972.
What was Jakob Thorarensen's occupation?
Jakob Thorarensen was a writer and poet.
What nationality was Jakob Thorarensen?
Jakob Thorarensen was Icelandic.
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