Jóhann Gunnar Sigurðsson (2 February 1882 – 20 May 1906) was an Icelandic poet. A new New Romantic-style writer, Jóhann studied at the Menntaskólinn í Reykjavík until 1903. In November 1905, Jóhann fell ill and was hospitalized. He died on 20 May 1906, aged 24, in Reykjavík. [1]
Jóhann Gunnar Sigurðsson | |
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Born | Jóhann Gunnar Sigurðsson 2 February 1882 Reykjavík, Iceland |
Died | 20 May 1906 Reykjavík, Iceland | (aged 24)
Occupation | Poet, writer |
Language | Icelandic |
Nationality | Icelandic |
Alma mater | Menntaskólinn í Reykjavík |
Period | 1903–1906 |
Genre | New Romantic |
References
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