Jørgen Frantz Hammershaimb

Jørgen Frantz Hammershaimb (6 July 1767 - 24 May 1820) was a Faroese lawyer. He was Lawman (prime minister) of the Faroe Islands from 1805 to 1816. Hammershaimb was the last Lawman before the position was abolished.

Jørgen Frantz Hammershaimb
Lawman of the Faroe Islands
In office
1805–1816
Preceded byJohan Michael Lund
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Personal details
Born(1767-07-06)July 6, 1767
DiedMay 24, 1820(1820-05-24) (aged 52)
NationalityFaroese
ChildrenVenceslaus Ulricus Hammershaimb (son)
OccupationLawyer

Jørgen Frantz Hammershaimb was the father of Venceslaus Ulricus Hammershaimb, who set the rules and orthography for the modern Faroese language.

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Political offices
Preceded by
Johan Michael Lund
Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands
1808-1816
Succeeded by
Position abolished


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