About Andreas Widerberg
Lived 1766 – 1810 (aged 43). Andreas Widerberg was a Swedish translator and actor.
Andreas Widerberg (28 October 1766- 25 April 1810) was a Swedish stage actor. He belonged to the elite of the pioneer generation actors of the Royal Dramatic Theatre. He was famous for his roles as hero and lover and noticed for his attractive looks.
Andreas Widerberg was the son of a bookkeeper in Gothenburg. He was a star actor of the comedy house Comediehuset in Gothenburg in 1780-90. He was its artistic director under the supervision of Lovisa Simson (1746–1808) from 1786-90. In 1790, he attracted the attention of King Gustav III of Sweden and was engaged at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm.
He was married to the actress Anna Catharina Widebäck (1765-1824) and the father of Henriette Widerberg (1796–1872).
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Who was Andreas Widerberg?
Swedish translator and actor (1766-1810)
When was Andreas Widerberg born?
Andreas Widerberg was born on 28 October 1766 in Gothenburg.
When did Andreas Widerberg die?
Andreas Widerberg died on 25 April 1810 in Stockholm.
What was Andreas Widerberg's occupation?
Andreas Widerberg was a translator and actor.
What nationality was Andreas Widerberg?
Andreas Widerberg was Swedish.
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