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Járnsíða
Sign in to saveJárnsíða (, ironside) was a law-code which Magnus VI of Norway had composed for Iceland, which came formally under Norwegian control during 1262–1264. Járnsíða was introduced over 1271–1273, superseding the previous law-code Grágás. Amongst other things, Járnsíða formally put all legislative powers in the hands of the King, abolished the goðar, and reformed the Alþingi. In 1281, Járnsíða was itself superseded by Jónsbók.
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It is catalogued under the topic Legal history of Iceland.
Its subject is documented across 8 Wikipedia language editions.
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- Instance of
- literary work
- Country
- Iceland
- Author
- Sturla Þórðarson
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- described by source
- Nordisk familjebok
- publication date
- 1273-00-00
- language of work or name
- Old Norse
- title
- Járnsíða
- inception
- 1300-00-00
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Járnsíða (, ironside) was a law-code which Magnus VI of Norway had composed for Iceland, which came formally under Norwegian control during 1262–1264. Járnsíða was introduced over 1271–1273, superseding the previous law-code Grágás. Amongst other things, Járnsíða formally put all legislative powers in the hands of the King, abolished the goðar, and reformed the Alþingi. In 1281, Járnsíða was itself superseded by Jónsbók.
==See also== Law of Iceland
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