Petur Alberg

Petur Alberg (15 December 1885 1940) was a Faroese violin player and songwriter from Tórshavn. He composed the anthem of the Faroes, "Mítt alfagra land", or "Tú alfagra land mítt", as it is usually called.

Petur Alberg
Born15 December 1885
Died1940 (aged 5455)
NationalityFaroese
Occupation
Known forcomposing the Faroese national anthem

References

  • Sørensen, Zacharias: Løg til songbók Føroya fólks (1st ed.) p. 364. Tórshavn nótar 2003.
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