Family Child
Ingrid von Werdenhoff
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Emmy Köhler
1858-05-22 – 1925-02-02
Life & Legacy
Emmy Köhler (22 May 1858 – 2 February 1925) was a Swedish hymnwriter and writer. She was born in Stockholm.
Among her more famous works is the Christmas carol "Nu tändas tusen juleljus" and the music for the children's Christmas song "Raska fötter springa tripp, tripp, tripp" ("Liten julvisa"), the later with lyrics by Sigrid Sköldberg-Pettersson. She died in Fresta.
Occupation & Career
author, hymnwriter, teacher, composer
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Nu tändas tusen juleljus; Raska fötter springa tripp, tripp, tripp
Legacy Highlights
Notable Work
Nu tändas tusen juleljus · Raska fötter springa tripp, tripp, tripp
Verified Legacy Record
Family Mother
Wilhelmina "Minne" Rappe
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q3427152 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Axel Welin
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q3427152 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Gustaf Welin
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Notable Work
Nu tändas tusen juleljus
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q3427152 · wikidata
Notable Work
Raska fötter springa tripp, tripp, tripp
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q3427152 · wikidata
Family & Relationships
Sources & Provenance
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