About Elisabeth Kværne
Lived 1953 – 2024 (aged 71). Elisabeth Kværne was a Norwegian musician.
Elisabeth Kværne (31 August 1953 – 12 September 2024) was a Norwegian musician. She played the langeleik, a string instrument similar to the Appalachian dulcimer. She won the 1985 Spellemannprisen in the category folk music and old dance for På langeleik. Kværne died on 12 September 2024, at the age of 71.
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Who was Elisabeth Kværne?
Norwegian musician
When was Elisabeth Kværne born?
Elisabeth Kværne was born on 31 August 1953.
When did Elisabeth Kværne die?
Elisabeth Kværne died on 12 September 2024.
What was Elisabeth Kværne's occupation?
Elisabeth Kværne was a musician.
What nationality was Elisabeth Kværne?
Elisabeth Kværne was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elisabeth Kværne. https://biography.guide/elisabeth-kvaerne/
MLA: "Elisabeth Kværne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elisabeth-kvaerne/.
Chicago: "Elisabeth Kværne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elisabeth-kvaerne/.
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