HUldulitt 2026: Stories from the Cemetery

Among them is the remarkable story of Daniel Joab Danielsen, known as Dollin, believed to be the only Faroese person who can be said to have played a role in world history. Through his photographs and firsthand accounts from the Congo, he helped spark an international human rights movement that ultimately led to King Leopold II being forced to relinquish his brutal regime.

The stories are based on the extensive research carried out by Óli Jacobsen, uncovering the lives of those buried in the old cemetery. The results of this work can also be found in his book, Hendur, ið sleptu ‘Hands That Let Go’.

Learn more about the people in the cemetery
You can scan the QR codes located at several graves in the cemetery to read more about these fascinating individuals. An overview of the graves with QR codes can be found at the cemetery entrance.

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