Carl Aage Hilbert (27 March 1899 – 17 October 1953), born in Copenhagen to Doretha Marie (née Barnucka) and Emil Christopher Hilbert, was the Danish Prefect of the

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from 1936 until 1945. During this period, the Faroe Islands had the status of an amt (county) of

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. Following the German

occupation of Denmark At the outset of World War II in September 1939, Denmark declared itself neutral. For most of the war, the country was a protectorate and then an occupied territory of Germany. The decision to occupy Denmark was taken in Berlin on 17 December ...

on 9 April 1940, Hilbert was effectively isolated from the political authorities in

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. He played a crucial role in the civil administration of the islands during the British occupation during World War II, with which he co-operated. During his tenure, the

Flag of the Faroe Islands The flag of the Faroe Islands (in faroese: ''Merkið'') is an offset cross, representing Christianity. It is similar in design to other Nordic flags – a tradition set by the '' Dannebrog'' of Denmark, of which the Faroe Islands are an auto ...

(Merkið), rather than the Flag of Denmark (Dannebrog), was flown from Faroese vessels for Allied identification purposes because of the German occupation of Denmark. He was succeeded by Cai A. Vagn-Hansen.

Personal life

Hilbert was married at the

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on 12 November 1921 to Gudrun Marie Kristine Nielsen, with whom he had two children: Niels-Ole, born 18 May 1932 and Birgit (18 May 1927 - 1 December 1999).

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History of the Faroe Islands Danish people of World War II 1899 births 1953 deaths {{Denmark-bio-stub

Personal life

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