Jakob Jakobsen
Faroese linguist (1864-1918) · Denmark · On the map · Academics · Died at 54
Jakob Jakobsen was a Faroese linguist and scholar. The first Faroe Islander to earn a doctoral degree, his thesis on the Norn language of Shetland was a major contribution to its historical preservation.
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About this person
Country
Denmark
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1864 to 1918 · aged 54
