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Eggert Ólafsson
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This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Eggert.
Eggert Ólafsson (1 December 1726 – 30 May 1768)[1] was an Icelandic explorer, writer and conservator of the Icelandic language. He also worked to revive the Icelandic culture and economy.[2]
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