Obituary of Edvard Grieg

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Edvard Grieg

Edvard Hagerup Grieg (born June 15, 1843 in Bergen, Norway) was a composer and musician who was best known for being considered one of the most prominent of the Romantic era composers and for his music being part of the standard classical repertoire. Edvard died on September 4, 1907 and his death was because of heart failure. He died quite young at age 64.

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Edvard Grieg Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Grieg, Edvard
    • Common Name: Edvard Grieg
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Bergen, Norway
    • Birth Date: June 15, 1843
    • Age: 64 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Ed
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Unitarian
    • Net Worth: $515 million
    • Nationality: Norwegian
    • Favorite Food: Pringles chips
    • Favorite Color: Crimson
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor:

    Edvard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Edvard Hagerup Grieg
    • Father: Alexander Grieg (1806-1875)
    • Mother: Gesine Judithe Hagerup (1814-1875)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Nina Grieg (married 1867-1907, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Alexandra Grieg (1868-1869)

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 04 1907 at age 64
  • Place: Bergen, Norway
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes entombed in a mountain crypt in Troldhaugen, Norway

Category Tags:

ComposerMusician Norwegian Born on June 15th Born in 1843 Died in 1907 Died at age 64 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Edvard Grieg was known for his beautiful and memorable melodies, but he also had a tragically tragic life. Grieg was born in 1875 in Norway, and died in 1957 at the age of 87. (V)"

"Edvard Grieg lived a passion-filled life, always dedicated to his music and leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and enchant listeners around the world. (V)"

"Edvard Grieg was a renowned Norwegian composer who rose to fame in the late 19th century for his rich and emotive musical pieces, ultimately earning him international recognition. Despite facing various personal and financial challenges throughout his career, Grieg continued to compose and perform until his untimely passing. (V)"

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