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Matthías Jochumsson

Icelandic clergyman

Died when: 85 years 7 days (1020 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

Matthías Jochumsson

Matthías Jochumsson (11 November 1835 – 18 November 1920) was an Icelandic Lutheran clergyman, poet, playwright, and translator.He is best known for his lyrical poetry and for writing the national anthem of Iceland, "Lofsöngur", in 1874.


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