Pætur Jákupsson
Pætur Jákupsson was, from 1588 to 1601, lawman (prime minister) of the Faroe Islands.
Pætur Jákupsson | |
|---|---|
| Lawman of the Faroe Islands | |
| In office 1588–1601 | |
| Preceded by | Ísak Guttormsson |
| Succeeded by | Tummas Símunarson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Suðuroy, Faroe Islands |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Pætur came from Suðuroy, where he was leaseholder of the farm Gjørðagarður in Porkeri. He also had land in Froðba, but he was first and foremost a leaseholder, and kongsbonde of Kirkjubøargarður in Kirkjubøur.
References
- Løgtingið 150 - Hátíðarrit. Tórshavn 2002, Bind 2, S. 366. (Avsnitt Føroya løgmenn fram til 1816) (PDF-Download)
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