Agnes Magnúsdóttir was an Icelandic woman born in 1791, known for being the last person executed in Iceland. She was convicted of murder in 1828, along with two others, for her involvement in the deaths of two men. Her trial and execution drew significant attention and highlighted the harsh realities of life in 19th-century Iceland. Agnes was sentenced to death by beheading, which took place in Þingvellir in 1830. Her story has been the subject of various literary works, including the novel "Burial Rites" by Hannah Kent, which explores her life and the circumstances surrounding her execution.