About Þorleifur Skaftason
Lived 1683 – 1748 (aged 64–65). Þorleifur Skaftason was an Icelandic priest.
Þorleifur Skaftason (1683–1748), was an Icelandic priest and Galdrmaster. He is known in Icelandic folklore, where he is the subject of many folk sagas about his alleged magical performances.
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Who was Þorleifur Skaftason?
Icelandic priest
When was Þorleifur Skaftason born?
Þorleifur Skaftason was born in 1683.
When did Þorleifur Skaftason die?
Þorleifur Skaftason died in 1748.
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Þorleifur Skaftason was a priest.
What nationality was Þorleifur Skaftason?
Þorleifur Skaftason was Icelandic.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Þorleifur Skaftason. https://biography.guide/thorleifur-skaftason/
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