About Magnús Ketilsson
Lived 1732 – 1803 (aged 71). Magnús Ketilsson was an Icelandic publisher, writer and property manager.
Magnús Ketilsson (29 January 1732 – 18 July 1803), was an Icelandic publisher and author. He ran Hrappsey Press, an Icelandic publishing company focused on non-religious publications. He had an influence on the development of Icelandic spelling and grammar. He became sýslumaður (district commander) of Dalasýsla in 1754.
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Who was Magnús Ketilsson?
Icelandic publisher and scribe
When was Magnús Ketilsson born?
Magnús Ketilsson was born on 29 January 1732.
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Magnús Ketilsson died on 18 July 1803.
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Magnús Ketilsson was a publisher, writer and property manager.
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Magnús Ketilsson was Icelandic.
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