Quote of the day
The Constitution was the expression not only of a political faith, but also of political fears. It was wrought both as the organ of the national interest and as the bulwark of certain individual and local rights.
Snorri Sturluson
Born: 1179
Died: September 30, 1241 (aged 62)
Bio: Snorri Sturluson was an Icelandic historian, poet, and politician. He was elected twice as lawspeaker at the Icelandic parliament, the Althing.
Known for:
- Heimskringla
- Gylfaginning
- Ynglinga saga
- Kings' sagas