Magnus Magnusson | |
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| Born | Magnús Sigursteinsson 12 October 1929 |
| Died | 7 January 2007 (aged 77) Balmore, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland |
| Nationality | Icelandic |
| Alma mater | Jesus College, Oxford |
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| Known for | Mastermind presenter, translation work |
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| Children | 5, including Sally and Jon |
| Relatives | Jamie Magnus Stone (grandson) |
Magnus Magnusson, KBE (born Magnús Sigursteinsson; 12 October 1929 – 7 January 2007) was an Icelandic-born British-based journalist, translator, writer and television presenter. Born in Reykjavík, he lived in Scotland for almost all his life, although he never took British citizenship. He came to prominence as a BBC television journalist and was the presenter of the BBC television quiz programme Mastermind for 25 years.[1]