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Adelaide Leuhusen

1828-12-01 – 1923-04-14

Portrait of Adelaide Leuhusen
Adelaide Leuhusen (1828-1923) , avfotograferad porträttbild från Allhems Svenskt konstnärslexikon.Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Amalia Aurora Adelaïde Leuhusen, née Valerius (1 December 1828 – 1923), was a Swedish baroness, painter and concert singer. She was a teacher and benefactor of the famous Swedish opera singer Christina Nilsson, whom she introduced to Paris, where Nilsson started her international career. She was a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. During her lifetime, she was famous throughout Sweden and known for her work outside of her native country.

Occupation & Career

voice teacher, artist, painter, opera singer

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4961854 — wikidata View source

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