Petur Alberg

Petur Alberg (15 December 1885 – 1940) was a Faroese violin player and songwriter from Tórshavn. He composed the anthem of the Faroes, "Mítt alfagra land", or "Tú alfagra land mítt", as it is usually called.

Petur Alberg
Born	15 December 1885 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Died	1940 (aged 54–55) Faroe Islands
Nationality	Faroese
Occupation	composer
Known for	composing the Faroese national anthem

References

• Sørensen, Zacharias: Løg til songbók Føroya fólks (1st ed.) p. 364. Tórshavn nótar 2003.