Sigurdur Jóhannesson Nordal: Quick Facts

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Born	September 14, 1886 • Iceland
Died	September 21, 1974 (aged 88) • Reykjavík • Iceland
Notable Works	“Fornar ástir” • “Hrafnkels saga Freysgoda: A Study”
Subjects Of Study	Icelandic literature • “Poetic Edda” • saga • “Völuspá”

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