Gunnar Gunnarsson: Quick Facts

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Born	May 18, 1889 • Iceland
Died	November 21, 1975 (aged 86) • Reykjavík • Iceland
Notable Works	“Borgslægtens historie” • “Kirken paa bjerget”

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