Felix Körling
John Felix August Körling (born 17 December 1864, Kristdala — died 8 January 1937, Halmstad) was a Swedish composer, church musician and music teacher. He was the son of August Körling and the father of American photographer Torkel Korling. Körling wrote operettas (Guldgruvan, Sommarflirt, Rubber, and Jockeyen), stage music, and folk songs.
Felix Körling
Vet ej · Klippt ur Dagens Nyheter 1909 · Public domain
- Name
- Felix Körling
- Birth Name
- John Felix August Körling
- Born
- 17 December 1864
- Birthplace
- Kristdala, Sweden
- Died
- 8 January 1937
- Place of death
- Halmstad, Sweden
- Occupation
- Musician, lyricist, composer, music teacher
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Fields
- children's song
- Languages
- Swedish
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• Name — Felix Körling • Birth Name — John Felix August Körling • Born — 17 December 1864 • Birthplace — Kristdala, Sweden • Died — 8 January 1937 • Place of death — Halmstad, Sweden • Genre — church music, children's songs • Occupation — Musician, lyricist, composer, music teacher
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1864
Felix Körling born at Kristdala parish.
1937
Felix Körling died at Halmstad parish.
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Felix Körling is recorded as composer, organist, music teacher, music educator and choir director.
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