Complete the sentence about Skálholt Cathedral with the correct year: The cornerstone of the present cathedral was laid in ______ by Bishop Sigurbjörn Einarsson.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 1956
The cornerstone of the present cathedral was laid in 1956 by Bishop Sigurbjörn Einarsson.
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