List of Faroese people
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This is a list of famous or important Faroese people. In a small island-society of fewer 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
- Joen Danielsen
- William Heinesen (also a painter, graphical artist and musician)
- Jørgen-Frantz Jacobsen
- Jóanes Nielsen
- Rói Patursson (also a philosopher)
- Kristian Osvald Viderø (also a clergyman)
[edit] Cinema and theatre artists
- Jacob Haugaard, actor, comedian and politician who was member of the Danish Parliament
- Katrin Ottarsdóttir, Director
- Helena Patursson, actress, feminist, and writer
- Heiðrikur á Heygum, filmmaker, musician and artist
[edit] Musicians
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- Peter Alberg, Composer of the Faeroese Anthem
- Lena Anderssen, singer-songwriter and guitarist
- Kristian Blak, composer and musician
- Brandur Enni, singer-songwriter, composer and musician, lives in Sweden
- Jens Marni Hansen, singer-songwriter, rock singer and guitar player, participated in the Danish Eurovision (Melodigrandprix) 2010.
- Jógvan Hansen, singer and guitarist, participated in the Icelandic Eurovision Song Contest
- Jóannes Lamhauge, singer, songwriter, artist (painter), actor, graphic designer and film director
- Teitur Lassen, singer-songwriter and guitarist
- Høgni Lisberg, singer-songwriter
- Dávur Juul Magnussen, a trombonist, appointed as the principal trombone chair of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra
- Eivør Pálsdóttir, singer-songwriter and guitarist
- Sunnleif Rasmussen, composer
- Høgni Reistrup, singer-songwriter and guitarist
- Týr is a Viking/Progressive Metal band
- Heiðrikur á Heygum, filmmaker, musician and artist
- Boys in a Band is an indie rock band from Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, which recently won 1st place in Global Battle of the Bands.
- The Dreams, a Faroese punk/rock/pop band from Tórshavn, the singer of the band is Hans Edward Andreassen.
[edit] Painters, Graphical Artists and Sculptors
- Astrid Andreasen, textile, scientific and stamp artist
- Aggi Ásgerð Ásgeirsdóttir, painter
- Steffan Danielsen, painter
- Hans Hansen, painter
- Zacharias Heinesen, painter and graphical artist
- Janus Kamban, sculptor
- Hans Pauli Olsen, sculptor
- Anker Eli Petersen, graphical and stamp artist, also songwriter
- Ingálvur av Reyni, painter, graphical artist
- Sámal Joensen Mikines, painter
- Rasmus Rasmussen, Guitar Player
- Tróndur Patursson, painter, glass- and iron sculptor, also adventurer
- Vigdis Sigmundsdóttir, painter, artist
[edit] Leaders and politicians
[edit] Historical
- Grímur Kamban, first settler
- Naddoddur, Viking and settler
- Tróndur í Gøtu, Viking age chieftain
- Sigmundur Brestisson, Viking age chieftain
- Sverre Sigurðsson, king of Norway
- Floksmen, Faroese Rebels in the Middle Ages
- Magnus Heinason, National hero and Naval Hero & Privateer
- Lucas Debes, conservative rebel
- Nólsoyar Páll, National hero
[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, 2003-2008
- Kaj Leo Johannesen, Prime Minister, 2008-
[edit] Scholars, Scientists and Academics
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- Niels Ryberg Finsen, physician, winner of Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology in 1903
- 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
- Magnus Heinason, National hero and Naval Hero & Privateer
[edit] Clergymen
- Lucas Debes (see above)
- V. U. Hammershaimb (see above)
[edit] Athletes
- Pál Joensen, swimmer, triple European Champion for Junor in Beograd 2008, Gold winner in 1500m freestyle at the FINA World Cup in Moscow 2009.
- Ove Joensen, rowing legend
- Todi Jónsson, football player
- Einar Hansen, football player
- Jens Martin Knudsen, football player (goalkeeper)
- Heidi Andreasen, swimmer, three time silver medallist and two time bronze medallist Paralympian
- Bjørk Herup Olsen, middle and long distance runner, Danish Junior Champion.
- Gunnar Nielsen, football player (goalkeeper) for Manchester City Football Club, the first Faroese football player to play in the Premier League.
- Regin Vagadal, a strongman
