Find A Grave - Dalarnas Lan

Alfvén, Hugo b. May 1, 1872 d. May 5, 1960
Composer, Conductor. He and Wilhelm Stenhammar were the outstanding Swedish composers of their time. Alfvén was strongly nationalistic and he pioneered in introducing Swedish folk music into his compositions. The "Swedish Rhapsody No. 1", subtitled "Midsummer Vigil" (1904), brought him international fame and remains his best known piece. He regarded his five symphonies, written between 1897 and 1954, as his finest...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Leksands kyrkogård, Leksands kommun, Dalarnas Lan, Sweden
Anderson, Stefan b. December 26, 1878 d. May 8, 1966
Industrialist. Considered "King of the Watchmakers" of northern Europe in his day. Anderson was born in Enköping, Sweden. Full name: Knut Stefan Anderson. His mother died when he was 11, leaving him with a sickly father and 4 small siblings. He was taught watchmaking in Norrköping and soon began a career of organizing his tradesmen and other craftsmen and the smaller industries of Scandinavia, also working in Germany at times. When his three brothers and sister changed their last name to...[Read More] (Bio by: J T Demitz)
Gamla kyrkogården (The Old Churchyard), Ludvika, Dalarnas Lan, Sweden
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Andersson, Dan b. April 6, 1888 d. September 16, 1920
Author. His poetry and fiction depict the hard life of the working class and the rugged wildnerness of his native Sweden. Andersson was born in Skattlösberg, Dalecarlia, the son of a poor country teacher. In his youth he worked as a woodsman, charcoal burner, and factory worker. From 1914 to 1915 he took part in a course at Brunnsvik, a folk high school, where he was influenced by the writings of Oscar Wilde, Tagore, Dostojevsky, and Nietzsche. His books include "Charcoal Burner's Tales" (...[Read More] (Bio by: Birgit Jacobsson)
Lyvikens kyrkogård (Lyviken Cemetery) , Ludvika, Dalarnas Lan, Sweden
Björling, Johann Jonatan b. February 5, 1911 d. September 9, 1960
Opera Singer. Johann Jonatan "Jussi" Björling was born in 1911 in Borlänge, Sweden. He was the son of a tenor who had once sung at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Jussi's brothers were so also talented singers, so with them he formed the BjörlingMale quartet,which toured Sweden and the United States between 1916 and 1926. After his father died in 1926, Jussi studied at the Stockholm Royal Academy of music, and he made his operatic debut in Stockholm in June, 1930. He sang in Europe, Chicago...[Read More]
Stora Tuna Kyrkogård, Borlange, Dalarnas Lan, Sweden
Karlfeldt, Erik Axel b. July 20, 1864 d. April 8, 1931
Acclaimed Poet. Karlfeldt was born in Folkaerna in the rural Dalecarlia region of Sweden. He published 6 volumes of poetry. The first volume, "Vildmarks och kaerleksvisor" (Songs of the wilderness and love), was published in 1895. The collection "Fridolins lustgaard" (Fridolin's pleasure garden) 1901 includes a group of poems "Dalmaalningar paa rim" (Dalecarlia wall paintings in rhyme). It describes the traditional wall paintings that decorated the walls of farmhouses with scenes from the Bible...[Read More] (Bio by: Birgit Jacobsson)
Folkärna kyrkogård, Avesta, Dalarnas Lan, Sweden
Plot: Folkaerna
Kröyer, Marie b. June 11, 1867 d. May 25, 1940
Noted Artist. Marie Triepcke grew up in Denmark. She wanted to be a painter and studied at art school. In 1889 she married Severin Kröyer. Severin Kröyer was a famous painter with a large circle of friends and wanted to live in grand style. He and Marie spent the winters in Copenhagen and the summers in Skagen. All this meant a lot of work for Marie and eventually she gave up painting. She often stod as a model to her husband and was known as "the beautiful Marie". In 1902 Marie fell in love...[Read More] (Bio by: Birgit Jacobsson)
Leksands kyrkogård, Leksands kommun, Dalarnas Lan, Sweden
Larsson, Carl b. May 28, 1853 d. January 22, 1919
Acclaimed Swedish Artist. He grew up in a poor family in Stockholm, but worked his way up to the top among Swedish artists. He is definitely one of Sweden´s most beloved painters, and reproductions of his art is to be found in many thousands of homes, in Sweden and elsewhere. He had no assets, but he had talent, and with some help he made his way into the Academy of Arts in Stockholm. As a young painter he went to Paris and started out as an illustrator for different magazines and books. But...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Sundborns Kyrkogård, Falun, Dalarnas Lan, Sweden
Larsson, Karin b. October 3, 1859 d. February 18, 1928
Renowned Swedish Designer and Artist. Born Karin Bergöö. Wife of famed Swedish artist Carl Larsson. As a couple they formed an aesthetic partership. Acknowledged as ”the creator of the Swedish style,” meaning interior design and decorations of textiles and furniture among other things. She was educated at the Academy of Arts and The Arts and Crafts School in Stockholm. She came to live some years in...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Sundborns Kyrkogård, Falun, Dalarnas Lan, Sweden
Lindström, Rune b. April 28, 1916 d. April 25, 1973
Actor, Playwright, Author. Rune Lindström has written three popular plays performed in Dalecarlia in the summers: "Himlaspelet" ("The play of heaven") played in Leksand every summer since 1949, "Skinnarspelet" ("The play of the skinners") and "Ingmarssönerna" based on the novel "Jerusalem" by Selma Lagerlöf. The first years "The play of heaven" was performed, Rune Lindström played Mats, the leading part. He has also written film scripts and lyrics. (Bio by: Birgit Jacobsson)
Leksands kyrkogård, Leksands kommun, Dalarnas Lan, Sweden
Plot: Leksands kyrkogård
Quensel, Isa b. September 21, 1905 d. November 3, 1981
Swedish Actress and Opera singer. She was recognized as a great personality and became one of the most respected actresses in Swedish film history. She made her dubute 1929 in the play ”Rose-Marie” at Vasateatern in Stockholm. She then commenced a career containing over 50 films, leading roles in many operas, TV-series, radio shows etc. Her most popular film-figure was as Maria ”Raggen”, in ”Raggen, det är jag det” (”Raggen”, that´s me, 1937). Other noted films are Damen i Svart (Lady in Black...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Stora Tuna Kyrkogård, Borlange, Dalarnas Lan, Sweden
Strömmer, Åke b. June 10, 1936 d. February 22, 2005
Journalist, Lyricist. A sports journalist for Swedish radio and television since 1958, he was considered legendary, and one of the best in his field. In 1980 he received the ”Stora Journalistpriset” (Great Journalist Award) for his achievements in sports commentary and as a role model for others. Beside his profession, he was noted for writing many popular lyrics and revues. (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Stora Tuna Kyrkogård, Borlange, Dalarnas Lan, Sweden
Söderlundh, Lillebror b. May 21, 1912 d. August 23, 1957
Swedish Composer and Troubadour. He made his mark in Swedish music history, by composing some of Sweden´s most beloved songs, with lyrics by poets Nils Ferlin and Ture Nerman. He composed instrumental as well as choire-music and is also noted for ”Himlaspelet” a play by Rune Lindström, annually performed in the town of Leksand, Dalarna. His music has a characteristic touch of Swedish folk music. (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Leksands kyrkogård, Leksands kommun, Dalarnas Lan, Sweden

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