About Sjúrður
Lived 1300 – 1400. Sjúrður was a Danish politician.
Sjúrður (or Sigurd), was, around the year 1300, lawman of Shetland and was also possibly lawman of the Faeroe Islands.
Sjúrður was, together with Bishop Erlendur, co-author of the Faeroese Seyðabrævið in 1298 - a document with land use rules for the Faeroe Islands, and the Faeroes' oldest document.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sjúrður?
Prime Minister of the Faroe islands
When was Sjúrður born?
Sjúrður was born in 1300.
When did Sjúrður die?
Sjúrður died in 1400.
What was Sjúrður's occupation?
Sjúrður was a politician.
What nationality was Sjúrður?
Sjúrður was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sjúrður. https://biography.guide/sjurdur/
MLA: "Sjúrður." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sjurdur/.
Chicago: "Sjúrður." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sjurdur/.
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