Magnus Magnusson

Magnus Magnusson KBE
Born	Magnús Sigursteinsson (1929-10-12)12 October 1929 Reykjavík, Iceland
Died	7 January 2007(2007-01-07) (aged 77) Balmore, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Nationality	Icelandic
Alma mater	Jesus College, Oxford
Occupations	Television presenter journalist translator writer
Known for	Mastermind presenter, translation work
Spouse	Mamie Baird ​ (m. 1954)​
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]