List of Faroese people
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This is a list of famous or important Faroese people. In a small island-society of less than 50,000 inhabitants, each person can gain certain meaning for the entire nation. The people listed below, are among those, who played or play a distinct role in Faroese culture, politics and history. Many of them are renowned outside the Faroes, especially in Denmark and other Nordic countries.
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[edit] Artists
[edit] Authors and poets
- Heðin Brú
- William Heinesen (also a painter, graphical artist and musician)
- Jóanes Nielsen
- Rói Patursson (also a philosopher)
- Kristian Osvald Viderø (also a clergyman)
[edit] Cinema and theatre artists
- Katrin Ottarsdóttir, Director
- Helena Patursson, actress, feminist, and writer
[edit] Musicians and Singers
- Peter Alberg, Composer of the Faeroese Anthem
- Lena Anderssen, singer-songwriter
- Kristian Blak, composer and musician
- Teitur Lassen, singer-songwriter
- Høgni Lisberg, singer-songwriter
- Eivør Pálsdóttir, singer-songwriter
- Sunnleif Rasmussen, composer
- Heri Joensen singer, guitarist and songwriter of the Viking Metal band Týr
- Niels Galan, singer and guitarist in the Punk rock band 200
[edit] Painters, Graphical Artists and Sculptors
- Astrid Andreasen, textile, scientific and stamp artist
- Steffan Danielsen, painter
- Hans Hansen, painter
- Zacharias Heinesen, painter and graphical artist
- Hans Pauli Olsen, sculptor
- Anker Eli Petersen, graphical and stamp artist, also songwriter
- Ingálvur av Reyni, painter, graphical artist
- Eli Smith, painter
- Sámal Joensen Mykines, painter
- Rasmus Rasmussen, Guitar Player
- Tróndur Patursson, painter, glass- and iron sculptor, also adventurer
[edit] Leaders and politicians
[edit] Historical
- Sigmundur Brestisson, chieftain
- Lucas Debes, conservative rebel
- Magnus Heinason, National hero
- Grímur Kamban, first settler
- Nólsoyar Páll, National hero
- Sverre Sigurðsson, king of Norway
[edit] Modern
- Atli Dam, Prime Minister, 1970–93 (periodically)
- Marita Petersen, Prime Minister, 1993–1994
- Anfinn Kallsberg, Prime Minister, 1998–2003
- Høgni Hoydal, Republican leader
- Jóannes Eidesgaard, Prime Minister, 2003–
- Niels Cook, Security Services Operative (British) 1949–
[edit] Scholars, Scientists and Academics
- Niels Ryberg Finsen, physician
- Venceslaus Ulricus Hammershaimb, philologist
- Símun av Skarði, Folk high school teacher
- Jens Christian Svabo, philologist
[edit] Explorers and Travellers
- Grímur Kamban, see above
- Naddoddur, explored Iceland
[edit] Clergymen
- Lucas Debes (see above)
- V. U. Hammershaimb (see above)
[edit] Athletes
- Ove Joensen, rowing legend
- Todi Jónsson, football player
- Jens Martin Knudsen, football player (goal keeper)
- Jon Hestoy, Swimmer
