About Johan Simonsen
Lived 1917 – 1980 (aged 63). Johan Simonsen was a Danish politician and fisher.
Johan Simonsen (February 19, 1917 – October 10, 1980) was a Faroese fisherman and politician for the Republic party.
Simonsen was born in Tjørnuvík. He served as a board member of Klaksvík Hospital and the Faroese Fishing Association for many years. Simonsen was elected to the Faroese Parliament as a representative from the Norðoyar district, serving from 1954 to 1966. He also served as a deputy for Finnbogi Ísakson from 1975 to 1978.
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Who was Johan Simonsen?
Faroe Islands politician
When was Johan Simonsen born?
Johan Simonsen was born on 19 February 1917 in Tjørnuvík.
When did Johan Simonsen die?
Johan Simonsen died on 10 October 1980 in Klaksvík.
What was Johan Simonsen's occupation?
Johan Simonsen was a politician and fisher.
What nationality was Johan Simonsen?
Johan Simonsen was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johan Simonsen. https://biography.guide/johan-simonsen/
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