Ulf Peder Olrog
Ulf Peder Olrog (27 February 1919 – 13 February 1972) was a Swedish folklorist, lecturer, composer, songwriter, and radio personality. He was born in Stockholm to Thorvald Olrog and Hervor Jeanna Amalia Andrén. He studied at the University of Uppsala, and later (1952–1959) lectured in folkloristic at this university.
Ulf Peder Olrog
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- Name
- Ulf Peder Olrog
- Born
- 27 February 1919
- Birthplace
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Died
- 13 February 1972
- Occupation
- folklorist, songwriter, composer and radio personality
- Nationality
- Norway · Sweden
- Fields
- visa
- Education
- Uppsala University
- Languages
- Swedish
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Ulf Peder Olrog (27 February 1919 – 13 February 1972) was a Swedish folklorist, lecturer, composer, songwriter, and radio personality. He was born in Stockholm to Thorvald Olrog and Hervor Jeanna Amalia Andrén. He studied at the University of Uppsala, and later (1952–1959) lectured in folkloristic at this university.
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He was assigned with Sveriges Radio from 1964, from 1971 as program director of the entertainment department. Olrog became a recognized composer and lyricist of numerous songs in Swedish. His songs also appeared in several feature films in the 1950s and 60s.
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• Name — Ulf Peder Olrog • Born — 27 February 1919 • Birthplace — Stockholm, Sweden • Died — 13 February 1972 • Relatives — Gustaf Lewenhaupt (father-in-law) • Occupation — folklorist, songwriter, composer and radio personality
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1919
Ulf Peder Olrog born at Engelbrekt church parish.
1972
Ulf Peder Olrog died on 13 February 1972.
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