Jakob Jakobsen
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Not to be confused with Jacob Jacobsen.
Jakob Jakobsen (22 February 1864 — 15 August 1918) 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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Born | 22 February 1864 |
Died | 15 August 1918(1918-08-15) (aged 54) |
Occupation | Philologist |
Title | Doctor |
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In addition, he was known for his contributions to the Faroese language and its literature, most notably his conflict with Venceslaus Ulricus Hammershaimb over the development of the Faroese orthography, in which he unsuccessfully advocated for the adoption of a phonetic writing system.