Mons Somby

Mons Aslaksen Somby (14 February 1825 – 14 October 1854) Somby was one of the leaders of the Sami rioters that attacked several Norwegian shops during the Kautokeino rebellion of 1852. During the uprising a merchant and the town sheriff were killed and others were whipped. Several buildings were also destroyed during the riots. Somby was executed by beheading in 1854. Mons Aslaksen Somby was married to Inger Johannesdatter Hætta, with whom he had a son.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 14, 1825
Birth place
Norway , Kautokeino
Date of deathOctober 14, 1854
Place of death
Norway , Alta Norway

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  1. http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=281&idx_id=281&uid=ny&idx_side=-175
  2. http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=9776&idx_id=9776&uid=ny&idx_side=-12
  3. http://www.arkivverket.no/URN:kb_read?idx_kildeid=9988&idx_id=9988&uid=ny&idx_side=-114
  4. http://www.dagogtid.no/arkiv/1997/16/kauto3.html
  5. http://www.etikkom.no/HvaGjorVi/Publikasjoner/Samisk