Petur Alberg
Petur Alberg | |
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Born | 15 December 1885 |
Died | 1940 |
Nationality | Faroese |
Occupation | |
Known for | composing the Faroese national anthem |
Petur Alberg (1885 – 1940), 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.
References[]
- Sørensen, Zacharias: Løg til songbók Føroya fólks (1st ed.) p. 364. Tórshavn nótar 2003.
Categories:
- 1885 births
- 1940 deaths
- Faroese songwriters
- People from Tórshavn
- National anthem writers
- Faroese people stubs
- Songwriter stubs