Fríðrikur Petersen
Fríðrikur Petersen (April 22, 1853 – April 26, 1917) was a noted
Faroese Unionist politician
and clergyman.
[1]
Biography
Petersen was born at
Petersen was chairman of the Sambandpartiet from its foundation in 1906 until his death in 1917. He was a member of the Faroese
Landsting (1892–1900). He served as county councilor for the Faroe Islands 1894–1902. [2]
He died on April 26, 1917 in Copenhagen.[1]
Frederik's Church in Nes
Fredericks Church (Fríðrikskirkjan) in Nes was completed in 1994 and was named in honor of Fríðrikur Petersen. [3]
See also
- Faroese People's Church
References
- ^ a b c Anton Degn. "Fríðrikur Petersen". Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, Gyldendal. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ "Fríðrikur Petersen (1853-1917)". skaldskapur. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
- ^ "Fredericks Church". Posta Faroe Islands. January 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
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