Parents: Erlend Petursson & Gydrid Thorsteinsson

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Born:  1723

Death:  1784

Biography

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Born:  1727 Bakkarholt, Arness, Iceland

Death: 

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Birth Pace of Thorunn 1727

Bakkarholt (sometimes spelled Bakkarholt), within Árnessýsla (also known as Arness) in southern Iceland, is a traditional farmstead located in the Ölfus municipality, near the towns of Hveragerði and Selfoss. Here's a detailed breakdown:

📍 Location & Coordinates

• Farm Name: Bakkarholt

• Municipality: Ölfus, Southern Region (Suðurland), Icelandwikitree.com+4mapcarta.com+4is.geoview.info+4worldatlas.com

• Coordinates:

  • Latitude: 63°57′37″ N

  • Longitude: 21°07′53″ W is.geoview.info+1mapcarta.com+1

• Elevation: Approximately 20 m above sea level is.geoview.info+1mapcarta.com+1

🗺️ Geographical Context

• Nearby Towns:

  • Hveragerði (~5 km northwest): known for its geothermal activity and hot springsfreeworldmaps.net+11mapcarta.com+11is.geoview.info+11

  • Selfoss (~6 km southeast): a regional hub situated on the Ölfusá River mapcarta.com+1is.geoview.info+1

• Local Features:

  • Orthogonal to Iceland's South Coast Ring Road (Suðurlandsvegur), this area connects to major travel corridors.

  • Surrounding landscape includes fjords, agricultural land, and volcanic features typical of southern Icelandworldatlas.com.

🏡 Region Overview

• Ölfus Municipality: Known for its lush farmland and geothermal resources. It features settlements, farms, the Ölfusá river valley, and mild lowlands.

• Árnessýsla County: One of the 20 historical counties of Iceland, historically subdivided into parishes; includes towns like Hveragerði and Selfoss, rich in cultural heritage.

✅ Summary

Farm Name: Bakkarholt

County: Árnessýsla (Arness)

Municipality: Ölfus

Coordinates: 63°57′37″ N, 21°07′53″ W

Elevation: ~20 m above sea level

Nearby Towns: Hveragerði (~5 km NW), Selfoss (~6 km SE)

Region: Suðurland (South Iceland)