Sámal Pætursson Lamhauge

Sámal Pætursson Lamhauge (died 1752 in Lamba) was Lawman of the Faroe Islands from 1706 to 1752.

Sámal Pætursson Lamhauge
Lawman of the Faroe Islands
In office
1706–1752
Preceded byJóhan Hendrik Weyhe
Succeeded byHans Jákupsson Debes
Personal details
Died1752 (1753)
Lamba, Faroe Islands
NationalityFaroese
RelationsJóhan Hendrik Weyhe (father-in-law)
Hans Jákupsson Debes (son-in-law)

Lamhauge was the father-in-law of Hans Jákupsson Debes, who followed him in the post.

He was the longest serving lawman of the Faroe Islands, serving for 46 years.[citation needed]

References edit

  • Løgtingið 150 – Hátíðarrit. Tórshavn 2002, Bind 2, S. 366. (Avsnitt Føroya løgmenn fram til 1816) (PDF-Download)
Political offices
Preceded by Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands
1706–1752
Succeeded by