He bequeathed his collection to the state with provision for its upkeep and for assistance to Icelandic students, which forms the basis of the Arnamagnæan Institute and associated stipends.
He bequeathed his collection to the state with provision for its upkeep and for assistance to Icelandic students. Icelandic students forms the basis of the Arnamagnæan Institute. Icelandic students forms the basis of associated stipends.