Petur Alberg

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.

Petur Alberg
Born15 December 1885
Died1940
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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