Petur Alberg
Petur Alberg | |
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Born | 15 December 1885 |
Died | 1940 (aged 54–55) |
Nationality | Faroese |
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Known for | composing the Faroese national anthem |
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.
References
[edit]- Sørensen, Zacharias: Løg til songbók Føroya fólks (1st ed.) p. 364. Tórshavn nótar 2003.