Obituary of Edvard Grieg

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:
- Composer
- Musician

Religion: Unitarian
Net Worth: $515 million
Nationality: Norwegian
Favorite Food: Pringles chips
Favorite Color: Crimson
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

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:

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

Quotable Quotes:

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"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)"

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