Matthías Jochumsson (1835–1920) 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 into a poor family and traveled to the continent to further his education. Intending to become a business man, Jochumsson discovered his passion for languages and literature.

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