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 by | Johan Michael Lund |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 July 1767 |
| Died | 24 May 1820 (aged 52) |
| Nationality | Faroese |
| Children | Venceslaus Ulricus Hammershaimb (son) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
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 | ||
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| Preceded by Johan Michael Lund |
Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands 1808-1816 |
Succeeded by Position abolished |
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