About Steingrímur Thorsteinsson
Lived 1831 – 1913 (aged 82). Steingrímur Thorsteinsson was an Icelandic poet and writer.
Steingrímur Thorsteinsson (19 May, 1831 – 21 August, 1913) was an Icelandic poet and writer. He translated many works of literature into Icelandic, including Arabian Nights and the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen.
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Who was Steingrímur Thorsteinsson?
Poet and writer (1831-1913)
When was Steingrímur Thorsteinsson born?
Steingrímur Thorsteinsson was born on 19 May 1831 in Arnarstapi.
When did Steingrímur Thorsteinsson die?
Steingrímur Thorsteinsson died on 21 August 1913 in Reykjavík.
What was Steingrímur Thorsteinsson's occupation?
Steingrímur Thorsteinsson was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Steingrímur Thorsteinsson?
Steingrímur Thorsteinsson was Icelandic.
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