Johan Simonsen (February 19, 1917 – October 10, 1980) was a Faroese fisherman[1][2] and politician for the Republic party.
Johan Simonsen | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 19, 1917 |
| Died | October 10, 1980 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | Faroese |
| Occupation | Politician |
Simonsen was born in Tjørnuvík. He served as a board member of Klaksvík Hospital (Faroese: Klaksvíkar Sjúkrahús) and the Faroese Fishing Association (Faroese: Føroya Fiskamannafelag) 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.
References
edit- ^ Kunngering. 1975. Tíðindablaðið (January 8): 10.
- ^ Klaksvíkar kommuna: Skúlanevndir. Yvirlit yvrir skúlanevndir 1924–2001
Further reading
edit- Dahl, Árni. 2002. Løgtingið 150. Hátíðarrit. Vol. 2. Tórshavn, p. 348.