Pætur Jákupsson

Pætur Jákupsson was, from 1588 to 1601, lawman (prime minister) of the Faroe Islands.

Pætur Jákupsson
Lawman of the Faroe Islands
In office 1588–1601
Preceded by	Ísak Guttormsson
Succeeded by	Tummas Símunarson
Personal details
Born	Suðuroy, Faroe Islands
Occupation	Farmer

Pætur came from Suðuroy, where he was leaseholder of the farm Gjørðagarður in Porkeri. He also had land in Froðba, but he was first and foremost a leaseholder, and kongsbonde of Kirkjubøargarður in Kirkjubøur.

References

• Løgtingið 150 - Hátíðarrit. Tórshavn 2002, Bind 2, S. 366. (Avsnitt Føroya løgmenn fram til 1816) (PDF-Download)

Political offices
Preceded by Ísak Guttormsson	Lawman of the Faroe Islands 1572-1583	Succeeded by Tummas Símunarson