About Klængur Þorsteinsson
Lived 1102 – 1176 (aged 73–74). Klængur Þorsteinsson was an Icelandic catholic bishop and catholic priest.
Klængur Þorsteinsson (110228 February 1176; Modern Icelandic: ; Old Norse: ) was an Icelandic Catholic clergyman, who became the fifth bishop of Iceland from 1152 to 1176. He served in the diocese of Skálholt. He had a well-documented relationship with the widow Yngvildr Þorgilsdóttir.
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Who was Klængur Þorsteinsson?
Roman Catholic bishop
When was Klængur Þorsteinsson born?
Klængur Þorsteinsson was born in 1102.
When did Klængur Þorsteinsson die?
Klængur Þorsteinsson died on 28 February 1176.
What was Klængur Þorsteinsson's occupation?
Klængur Þorsteinsson was a catholic bishop and catholic priest.
What nationality was Klængur Þorsteinsson?
Klængur Þorsteinsson was Icelandic.
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