Matthías Jochumsson

Matthías Jochumsson.

Matthías Jochumsson (11 November, 1835 – 18 December, 1920) was an Icelandic poet, playwright, and translator. He is best known for his lyrical poetry and for writing the national anthem of Iceland, Lofsöngur, in 1874.^[1] He was born in Skógar into a poor family and traveled to the continent to further his education. Intending to become a business man, Matthías discovered his passion for languages and literature. He died in Akureyri, where his house, Sigurhæðir, is now a museum, devoted to his life and work.

References

1. ^ http://eng.forsaetisraduneyti.is/state-symbols/icelandic-national-anthem/history

External links

• History about national anthem of Iceland

Persondata
Name	Jochumsson, Matthias
Alternative names	"Double-O"
Short description	Jochumsson, Matthias
Date of birth	1835
Place of birth	Iceland
Date of death	1920
Place of death	Iceland