Hans Friis

Hans Friis (1716 – 12 November 1762) was a Norwegian priest and poet. He was born in Trondheim, a son of merchant Mathias Friis and Elen Opdal. He is known for his cycle of poems from 1740, De norske Findlappers Beskrivelse, a description of the Sami people in Trøndelag and Nordland.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Aarflot, Andreas. "Hans Friis". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  2. ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Hans Friis". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 8 February 2013.