About Hákun Djurhuus
Lived 1908 – 1987 (aged 78). Hákun Djurhuus was a Danish politician, teacher, editing staff and sports official.
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.
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Who was Hákun Djurhuus?
Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands (1908-1987)
When was Hákun Djurhuus born?
Hákun Djurhuus was born on 11 December 1908 in Tórshavn.
When did Hákun Djurhuus die?
Hákun Djurhuus died on 22 September 1987 in Tórshavn.
What was Hákun Djurhuus's occupation?
Hákun Djurhuus was a politician, teacher, editing staff and sports official.
What nationality was Hákun Djurhuus?
Hákun Djurhuus was Danish.
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