Emmy Köhler
Emmy Köhler (22 May 1858 – 2 February 1925) was a Swedish hymnwriter and writer. She was born in Stockholm. Among her more famous works is the Christmas carol "Nu tändas tusen juleljus" and the music for the children's Christmas song "Raska fötter springa tripp, tripp, tripp" ("Liten julvisa"), the later with lyrics by Sigrid Sköldberg-Pettersson.
Emmy Köhler

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- Name
- Emmy Köhler
- Born
- 22 May 1858
- Birthplace
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Died
- 2 February 1925
- Place of death
- Fresta, Sweden
- Occupation
- composer
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Fields
- children's
- Known for
- Nu tändas tusen juleljus · Raska fötter springa tripp, tripp and tripp
- Languages
- Swedish
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Emmy Köhler (22 May 1858 – 2 February 1925) was a Swedish hymnwriter and writer. She was born in Stockholm. Among her more famous works is the Christmas carol "Nu tändas tusen juleljus" and the music for the children's Christmas song "Raska fötter springa tripp, tripp, tripp" ("Liten julvisa"), the later with lyrics by Sigrid Sköldberg-Pettersson.
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She died in Fresta.
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• Name — Emmy Köhler • Born — 22 May 1858 • Birthplace — Stockholm, Sweden • Died — 2 February 1925 • Place of death — Fresta, Sweden • Genre — children, Christian hymns • Occupation — composer • Associated Acts — Sigrid Sköldberg-Pettersson
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1858
Emmy Köhler born at The Royal Court Parish.
1925
Emmy Köhler died at Fresta.
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Work and production. Works recorded as notable number 2: Nu tändas tusen juleljus and Raska fötter springa tripp, tripp, tripp. Her recorded genre is children's.
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