Adolphson, Olle b. May 2, 1934 d. March 10, 2004 Composer. He was one of Sweden´s most celebrated composers and singer, and was known for renewing of the old Swedish song-tradition "visa". He studied guitar in Spain, and subsequently made his debut, with the collection of songs "Aubade" (1956). Some of his most beloved songs were made in collaboration with lyricist Beppe Wolgers, for instance "Det gåtfulla folket" and "Okända djur". Other songs that distinguish his personal style are "Trubbel" and "En glad Calypso om våren" among others. He...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm) Ravlunda kyrkogård, Simrishamn, Skane Lan, Sweden
Nilsson Piraten, Fritiof b. December 4, 1895 d. January 31, 1972 Writer. Fritiof Nilsson Piraten (nickname the Pirate) was one of Sweden's best loved writers. Working as a lawyer in the 1920s he published his first book, Bombi Bitt och jag (Bombi Bitt and I), in 1932. It was an instant success, being a Tom Sawyer style book about a young Swedish boy. He became loved and respected all over the country and wrote many books that formed a generation or two. On his grave stone is written: "Here rests a man who was in the habit of always postponing everything...[Read More] (Bio by: Björn Haglund) Ravlunda kyrkogård, Simrishamn, Skane Lan, Sweden
b. May 2, 1934 d. March 10, 2004