About Jákup Jógvansson
Lived 1600 – 1700. Jákup Jógvansson was a Danish farmer, politician and sysselmann.
Jákup Jógvansson was Lawman of the Faroe Islands from 1677 to 1679.
Jákup Jógvansson was Faroese, and son of former Lawman Jógvan Poulsen. Jákup had also been a sysselmann (sheriff) on Sandoy. He lived and worked on the farm of Dalsgarður in Skálavík.
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Who was Jákup Jógvansson?
Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands
When was Jákup Jógvansson born?
Jákup Jógvansson was born in 1600.
When did Jákup Jógvansson die?
Jákup Jógvansson died in 1700.
What was Jákup Jógvansson's occupation?
Jákup Jógvansson was a farmer, politician and sysselmann.
What nationality was Jákup Jógvansson?
Jákup Jógvansson was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jákup Jógvansson. https://biography.guide/jakup-jogvansson/
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