Eggert Ólafsson

Eggert Ólafsson (1 December 1726 – 30 May 1768) was an Icelandic explorer, writer and conservator of the Icelandic language. He also worked to revive the Icelandic culture and economy.

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