First Grammatical Treatise - The Author

The Author

The author is unknown, and is usually referred to as "The First Grammarian". Various identities have been hypothesized. One probable candidate is Hallr Teitsson (born ca. 1085, died 1130). Þóroddr Gamlason has also been suggested.

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