About Djóni í Geil
Lived 1849 – 1912 (aged 62). Djóni í Geil was a Danish politician, editing staff, master craftsman and bell-ringer.
Djóni Isaksen (September 12, 1849 – April 20, 1912), also known as Djóni í Geil , was a Faroese craftsman, editor, and politician.
Isaksen was born in Tórshavn. He was a champion of Faroese independence, and he was one of the nine men that convened the Christmas Meeting of 1888. Djóni í Geil was elected to the Faroese Parliament as a representative from Suðurstreymoy for 1882–1885, 1887–1899 and 1901–1906. He was active in the temperance movement, among other things serving as the editor of the temperance newsletter Dúgvan from 1899 to 1907. He was also among those that established the newspaper Tingakrossur,
In 1988, Djóni í Geil was featured on a Faroe Islands 3.00 króna stamp commemorating the 1888 Christmas Meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Djóni í Geil?
Danish politician (1849-1912)
When was Djóni í Geil born?
Djóni í Geil was born on 12 September 1849 in Tórshavn.
When did Djóni í Geil die?
Djóni í Geil died on 20 April 1912 in Tórshavn.
What was Djóni í Geil's occupation?
Djóni í Geil was a politician, editing staff, master craftsman and bell-ringer.
What nationality was Djóni í Geil?
Djóni í Geil was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Djóni í Geil. https://biography.guide/djoni-i-geil/
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