Carl Michael Bellman

Carl Michael Bellman (4 February 1740 – 11 February 1795) was a Swedish poet and composer. Bellman is a central figure in the Swedish song tradition and remains a very important influence in Swedish music, as well as in Scandinavian literature in general, to this day.

Read more about Carl Michael Bellman:  Life and Work, Poetry and Song, Legacy

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