1818 in Iceland

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Events in the year 1818 in Iceland .

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Jon Thoroddsen elder (October 5, 1818 - March 8, 1868) Jon Thoroddsen elder.jpg
Jón Thoroddsen elder (October 5, 1818 – March 8, 1868)

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