Petur Alberg

Petur Alberg
Born15 December 1885
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Died1940 (aged 54–55)
Faroe Islands
NationalityFaroese
Occupation
Known forcomposing 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

  • Sørensen, Zacharias: Løg til songbók Føroya fólks (1st ed.) p. 364. Tórshavn nótar 2003.
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