Matthías Jochumsson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Matthías Jochumsson

poet

Date of Birth: 11-Nov-1835

Place of Birth: Skógar, Iceland

Date of Death: 18-Dec-1920

Profession: writer, poet, pastor, translator, journalist

Nationality: Sweden, Iceland

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

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