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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

Emmy Köhler ca 1885

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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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