About Páll Ólafsson
Lived 1827 – 1905 (aged 78). Páll Ólafsson was an Icelandic poet.
Páll Ólafsson (1827–1905) was an Icelandic poet and one of the most popular poets of the nation of the 19th century, known for poems about love and about horses.
Many of his poems were made into popular song, such as Lóan er komin and Ó blessuð vertu sumarsól.
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Who was Páll Ólafsson?
Icelandic poet
When was Páll Ólafsson born?
Páll Ólafsson was born on 8 March 1827.
When did Páll Ólafsson die?
Páll Ólafsson died on 23 December 1905.
What was Páll Ólafsson's occupation?
Páll Ólafsson was a poet.
What nationality was Páll Ólafsson?
Páll Ólafsson was Icelandic.
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· DBpedia: Páll Ólafsson (poet)
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