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# Franz Berwald

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Franz Berwald, about 1840. Painter unknown

Franz Adolf Berwald was a Swedish composer of the 19th Century. He was born in Stockholm on July 23, 1786. He died in Stockholm April 3,1868. People generally ignored his composing work, while he was alive. So he had to do other things to gain a living. He worked as an orthopedic surgeon, and later as the manager of a saw mill and glass factory.

Today, many people see him as one of the finest Swedish composers of the 19th century.

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Categories: Composers | 1786 births | 1868 deaths

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