Jón Bjarnason

Who was Jón Bjarnason?

Jón Bjarnason was born in Thvottá, Iceland and became a Lutheran minister. Later, he and his family came to North America and settled in Manitoba.

Bjarnason was a figure who is identified with the Icelandic immigration to North American areas and particularly to the province of Manitoba. He was associated with congregations in New Iceland and also in Winnipeg. He seems to have been a person who thrived on controversy which he also enjoyed. He was charismatic individual and was supported by his wife who was also his partner.