Reykjavik, Manitoba
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Reykjavik in Manitoba, Canada was founded in 1883 by Gunnlaugur "Gódi" Úlfsson. He and his companion, Orn "Eagle" Arnaldsson fled their native Iceland after escaping captivity, after having been arrested for murder. They settled with their families in the current region of Reykjavik, Manitoba. They were both farmers and friends with the famous poet Stephan G. Stephansson.
Reykjavík is also the name of the capital of Iceland.
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