Jón Guðmundsson the Learned

Jón lærði Guðmundsson (1574-1651) was an Icelandic autodidact, poet, and alleged sorcerer. His poetry gives insight into contemporary Icelandic folklore.

Guðmundsson was considered a great master of magic in 17th century Iceland. He was said to have turned around the Turkish slave ships from the coasts of Iceland more than once, an achievement which gave him widespread fame, and was described in popular prints. He was tried for sorcery several times during the 1630s, but managed to avoid the death penalty every time.

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