Magnús Gissurarson

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

Magnús served in the diocese of Skálholt

Magnús Gissurarson (c. 1175 – 1236) was an Icelandic Roman Catholic clergyman, who became the eighth bishop of Iceland from 1216 to 1237. He served in the diocese of Skálholt.

Magnús Gissurarson was married and had two sons.

See also

• List of Skálholt bishops

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Preceded by Páll Jónsson

Bishop of Skálholt 1216–1237

Succeeded by Sigvarður Þéttmarsson

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