Centre in Reykjavík in Reykjavíkurborg, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Iceland — North Atlantic and Artic Oceans (a Nordic Island)

Einar Benediktsson

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 8, 2017

1. Einar Benediktsson Marker

Inscription. Skáldið
Einar Benediktsson
lét reisa þetta hús
anno 1896

[English translation:]
The poet Einar Benediktsson built this house in 1896.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 64° 8.938′ N, 21° 56.535′ W. Marker is in Reykjavík, Capital Region (Höfuðborgarsvæðið), in Reykjavíkurborg. It is in Centre. Marker is at the intersection of Vesturgata and Mjóstræti, on the left when traveling west on Vesturgata. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Vesturgata 5, Reykjavík, Capital Region 101, Iceland. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Aðalstræti 2 - Ingólfsnaust (within shouting distance of this marker); Adlon (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vaktarabærinn (about 150 meters away); Aðalstræti 12 - Ísafold (about 150 meters away); Grjótaþorp (about 150 meters away); Laufey Jakobsdóttir (about 150 meters away); Grjógata 4 (about 150 meters away); Aðalstræti 16 (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reykjavík.

Also see . . . Einar Benediktsson (Wikipedia). Einar Benediktsson, often referred to as 'Einar Ben' (October 31, 1864 –
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January 12, 1940),was an Icelandic poet and lawyer....Einar Benediktsson's poetry was a significant contribution to the nationalistic revival which led to Iceland's independence. To this end, he was active both in founding the Landvarnarflokkurinn in 1902, and as the editor of Iceland's first daily newspaper, Dagskrá, from 1896 to 1898. As a poet, he may be classified as a Neo-Romantic. (Submitted on July 12, 2017.)

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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 8, 2017

2. Einar Benediktsson Marker - Wide View

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.