Snorri Sturluson
January 1, 1179 – September 23, 1241
Snorri Sturluson was an Icelandic historian, poet, and politician, twice elected as lawspeaker of the Icelandic parliament. He authored the foundational Prose Edda, a narrative of Norse mythology and poetic language, and the extensive history of Norwegian kings in Heimskringla. His works, noted for their literary style and methodology, offer a crucial gateway into Scandinavian history and mythology. Sturluson's writings remain a cornerstone of Norse literary heritage.
