In which year did Jón Sigurðsson, the leader of the independence movement, die?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 1879
- Step 1: Jón Sigurðsson (1811-1879) was born on 17 June, now the national day. Answer: 1879. Why not the others: 1811, 1918 and 1944 don't fit.
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