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# Johann Sigurjonsson

(1880–1919)   Writer

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Johann Sigurjonsson was a writer, best known for *Modern Icelandic plays*.

## Quick Facts About Johann Sigurjonsson

Born June 19, 1880

Died August 31, 1919

Profession Writer

Notable works Modern Icelandic plays

## About Johann Sigurjonsson

Jóhann Sigurjónsson was an Icelandic playwright and poet. Atypically, Jóhann wrote plays and poetry in both his native Icelandic and in Danish.

##  Quotes by Johann Sigurjonsson

> [“It is written that a wife shall be submissive to her husband. It is nowhere written that his mistress should be.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/johann-sigurjonsson/it-is-written-that-a-wife-shall-be-submissive-to-her-husband-it-is/)

[Johann Sigurjonsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/johann-sigurjonsson/)

[Marriage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/marriage/)

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> [If we were all to be judged by our thoughts, the hills would be swarming with outlaws.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/johann-sigurjonsson/if-we-were-all-to-be-judged-by-our-thoughts-the-hills-would-be/)

[Johann Sigurjonsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/johann-sigurjonsson/)

[Ethics](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ethics/)

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