Award
Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q746101 · wikidata
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Hákun Djurhuus
1908-12-11 – 1987-09-22
Life & Legacy
Hákun Djurhuus (11 December 1908 – 22 September 1987) was the prime minister of the Faroe Islands from 1963 to 1967. He was born in Tórshavn.
He was first elected to the Løgting in 1946 and was its speaker 1950–1951. He was member of the town council of Klaksvík from 1946 to 1951, mayor of Klaksvík from 1950 to 1951. He was chairman of the Peoples Party (Fólkaflokkurin) from 1951 to 1980.
He was minister from 1951 to 1954 and Prime Minister from 1963 to 1967. He was member of the Folketing, elected as one of two Faroese members in the periods 1957–1960 and 1968–1973.
Djurhuus withdrew from politics after the 1980 elections.
He died on 22 September 1987.
Occupation & Career
politician, teacher, editing staff, sports official
Education
Føroya Læraraskúli
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog · Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
Education & Institutions
Føroya Læraraskúli
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q746101 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q746101 — wikidata View source
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