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Biography of Birgit Nilsson
17. May 1918 – 25. Dec 2005(87 years)Died in:Bjärlöv, Skåne County
Swedish opera singer
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Burial Place
Västra Karup cemetery
Awards(10)
Litteris et ArtibusLéonie Sonning Music PrizeMedal of MeritCommander 1st class of the Order of VasaIngenio et artiKnight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint OlavIllis quorumMedal for the advancement of the musical artsMerit Cross of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit (1st class)Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
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Birgit Nilsson (* 17. May 1918 in Västra Karup; † 25. December 2005 in Bjärlöv) was a swedish opera singer. She was 87 years old. She studied at Royal Academy of Music. Her faith was Lutheranism. She received 10 awards, including Litteris et Artibus, Léonie Sonning Music Prize. She was buried at Västra Karup cemetery.
Life Events
11 Events1918
Born in Västra Karup, Skåne County
1960
Litteris et Artibus
1966
Léonie Sonning Music Prize
1966
Medal for the advancement of the musical arts
1972
Ingenio et arti
1974
Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa
1975
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav
1981
Illis quorum
1988
Merit Cross of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit (1st class)
1991
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
2005