= Guðbrandur Þorláksson
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Guðbrandur Þorláksson (c. 1540 – 1627) was an important figure in Icelandic history, primarily known for his contributions to education and the Lutheran Church during the Reformation. He served as the Bishop of Skálholt from 1571 until his death in 1627. One of his significant achievements was the promotion of literacy and the establishment of schools, as well as his efforts to translate and publish religious texts in Icelandic.
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