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Sámal Joensen-Mikines

1906 – 1979

Faroese painter

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About Sámal Joensen-Mikines

Lived 1906 – 1979 (aged 73). Sámal Joensen-Mikines was a Danish painter.

Sámuel Joensen-Mikines (1906–1979) was a Faroese painter. He was the first recognised painter of the Faroe Islands and one of the Faroe Islands' most important artists. Many of his paintings have been displayed on Faroese stamps.

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Important facts

Born
23 February 1906, Mykines
Birth century
20th century
Died
21 September 1979, Copenhagen
Occupation
Painter
Nationality
Kingdom of Denmark
Education
Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
Also known as
Samuel Joensen-Mikines, S. Joensen-Mikines, Samal Joensen-Mikines, Samuel Elias Frederik Joensen-Mikines

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sámal Joensen-Mikines?

Faroese painter (1906-1979)

When was Sámal Joensen-Mikines born?

Sámal Joensen-Mikines was born on 23 February 1906 in Mykines.

When did Sámal Joensen-Mikines die?

Sámal Joensen-Mikines died on 21 September 1979 in Copenhagen.

What was Sámal Joensen-Mikines's occupation?

Sámal Joensen-Mikines was a painter.

What nationality was Sámal Joensen-Mikines?

Sámal Joensen-Mikines was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sámal Joensen-Mikines

· Wikidata: Q1093554

· DBpedia: Sámal Joensen-Mikines

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