Frans Peter von Knorring (October 6, 1792, Kokemäki - March 29, 1875), was a pastor, scribe and social reformer in Åland.

In the years 1810–1818, he studied at several universities, Turku, Uppsala and Dorpat, and acquired knowledge in theological subjects, in mathematics, astronomy and oriental languages.

[1] He was the vicar of Finström from 1834 to 1875 and he organized the educational system in Åland.

A versatile man who published books on many subjects, such as linguistics, geography, pedagogy and economics, he also founded the first newspaper on Åland in 1868.

Two statues have been raised in his honour, one in Mariehamn and one at the church of Finström.