Anker Eli Petersen
Illustration — Anker Eli Petersen Anker Eli Petersen (born 7 June 1959 in Tvøroyri) is a Faroese writer and artist. He is most known for his many Faroe Islands postage stamp designs under the name Anker Eli. Many of his stamps depict scenes from Norse mythology, Christianity, or interpretations of other Faroese authors or poets.
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- Anker Eli Petersen was born on 7 June 1959. · Tvøroyri.
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- Kingdom of Denmark
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- designer · painter · writer · songwriter
- Languages
- Danish
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Illustration — Anker Eli Petersen Anker Eli Petersen (born 7 June 1959 in Tvøroyri) is a Faroese writer and artist. He is most known for his many Faroe Islands postage stamp designs under the name Anker Eli. Many of his stamps depict scenes from Norse mythology, Christianity, or interpretations of other Faroese authors or poets.
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He is also designing the Postverk Føroya web site, that will become a portal about the Faroes, and has illustrated many books.
Anker Eli Petersen is recorded with the occupation postage stamp designer. Recorded as designer, painter, writer and songwriter.
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Anker Eli Petersen was born on 7 June 1959.
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Anker Eli Petersen was born at Tvøroyri.
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