About Smiður Andrésson
Smiður Andrésson was an Icelandic politician.
Smiður Andrésson (died July 1362) was governor (hirðstjóri) in Iceland whose reputation for brutal methods in collecting taxes led to an attack on him at Grund in Eyjafjörður, where he was slain along with Jón Guttormsson skráveifa and six of his men.
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Who was Smiður Andrésson?
Governor in Iceland
When did Smiður Andrésson die?
Smiður Andrésson died in 1361.
What was Smiður Andrésson's occupation?
Smiður Andrésson was a politician.
What nationality was Smiður Andrésson?
Smiður Andrésson was Icelandic.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Smiður Andrésson. https://biography.guide/smidur-andresson/
MLA: "Smiður Andrésson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/smidur-andresson/.
Chicago: "Smiður Andrésson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/smidur-andresson/.
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