MAGNUSSON, iniv'ns-sAn. Auxt (1663 1730). A Norse scholar and antiquary. born in Iceland. After studying at home Magnusson went to Copenhagen. where he soon after received an appointment in the Royal Archives. In 1701 he became professor of philosophy and northern antiquities at the university. From 1702 till 1712 he traveled through Iceland as a member of a eommission, and at this time laid the founda tion of the famous collection that hears his name. It is largely owing to Magnusson's industry and enthusiasm that so much of the classical litera ture of Zeeland has been preserved. After return ing to Denmark he continued to add to his collection. at the same time making copious notes. In 1728 about two-thirds of the manu scripts were destroyed by fire. The remainder, together with Magnusson's whole fortune, were bequeathed to the university library, where they are now lodged. A complete catalogue of the
collection, with a biography of Magnusson and other related matter, has been published by the present custodian, Dr. Kr. Kaalund (I888-94). Although _Magnusson published some historical works, he is chiefly remembered as a collector. Ile died on a visit to Iceland, January 6, 1730.
MA'GO (Lat., from Gk. Mci.-fwv, :Wagon). A name common in Carthaginian history. The most famous of those who bore it was \lago, the son of Hamilcar Barea, a younger brother of Ilanni bal. He participated in the invasion of Italy and after the battle of Cann::: opposed the Roman armies in Spain for many years. In n.e. 206 he crossed over into Liguria, but was defeated in a battle there, and on the way home died of his wounds (n.c. 203).