List of Famous people born in Faroe Islands, Kingdom of Denmark

Fróði Benjaminsen

Fróði Benjaminsen is a Faroese international footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Skála ÍF. Benjaminsen previously played for HB Tórshavn, B68 Toftir, Fram Reykjavík and B36 Tórshavn. He has appeared a record number of times for the Faroe Islands, and captained the national team since 2008. In 2015, he retired from the national team, but continued to play for HB Tórshavn in 2016. On 16 August 2016, Benjaminsen came out of international retirement, and was included in the Faroe Islands squad against Hungary in the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualification.

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Liffa Gregoriussen

First Name Liffa
Born on June 19, 1904
Died on January 3, 1992 (aged 87)

Liffa Gregoriussen née Arge (1904–1992) was a Faroese fashion designer, shopkeeper and feminist. While running her own Tórshavn business in hats and corsets for 50 years, in 1952 she became a co-founder and one of the most active members of the Tórshavn Women's Association, working in particular for collaboration with women's organizations in the other Nordic countries. She is also remembered for taking part in the city's first fashion show. Aged 69, after several young models had presented their attire, Gregoriussen became the star of the event as she appeared in an attractive black corset, black stockings, a festive hat and with a rose in her hand.

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Jákup á Borg

Jákup á Borg is a Faroese football manager and former footballer He last played for Faroe Islands Premier League team B36 Tórshavn where he now is manager.

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Sjúrður Skaale

First Name Sjúrður
Born on March 8, 1967 (age 59)

Sjúrður Skaale is a Faroese politician (JF), journalist, actor, singer, and comedian.

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Jørgen Niclasen

First Name Jørgen
Born on January 17, 1969 (age 57)

Jørgen Niclasen is a Faroese politician. He has been the leader of the Faroese People's Party (Fólkaflokkurin) since 2007.

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Jógvan Martin Olsen

Jógvan Martin Olsen is a retired football player and football manager. He is the manager of ÍF Fuglafjørður since October 2015. He was the head coach of the Faroe Islands national football team.

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