Mons Somby

Mons Aslaksen Somby
Born(1825-02-14)14 February 1825
Died(1854-10-14)14 October 1854 (age 29)
OccupationReindeer herder
Graves of Aslak Hætta and Mons Somby

Mons Aslaksen Somby (14 February 1825 – 14 October 1854) 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.