Árni Þorláksson

Árni Þorláksson (1237 – 17 April 1298) was an Icelandic Roman Catholic clergyman, who became the tenth bishop of Iceland (1269–1298).[1]

This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Árni.

He served in the diocese of Skálholt. Árni had orders from his superior in Norway to take control of local church property away from secular chieftains.[2] He was largely successful in this.

See also

References
  1. Gunnar Karlsson (2000). Iceland's 1100 Years: History of a Marginal Society. Hurst, London. ISBN 1-85065-420-4
  2. Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Arni Thorlaksson" . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
Preceded by
Sigvarður Þéttmarsson		 Bishop of Skálholt
1269–1298		 Succeeded by
Árni Helgason


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