Pætur Jákupsson
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 Jákupsson was, from 1588 to 1601, lawman (prime minister) of the Faroe Islands.
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)
