Páll Jónsson
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Páll Jónsson (1155 – November 29, 1211; Old Norse: [ˈpɑːlː ˈjoːnsˌson]; Modern Icelandic: [ˈpʰautl ˈjounsˌsɔːn]) was an Icelandic Roman Catholic clergyman, who became the seventh bishop of Iceland from 1195 to 1211. He served in the diocese of Skálholt. His life is recorded in Páls saga biskups.
Páll was a descendant of the Oddaverjar family clan.[1]
He is known as a patron of the celebrated artist Margret him haga (Margaret the Dextrous).
References[]
- ^ Morillo, Stephen (2003). "Studies in Medieval History 2002". Haskins Society Journal. Boydell & Brewer Ltd. 12: 129. ISBN 9781843830085.
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- 12th-century Roman Catholic bishops in Iceland
- 13th-century Roman Catholic bishops in Iceland
- 1155 births
- 1211 deaths
- Married Roman Catholic bishops
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