About Erik Bøgh
Lived 1822 – 1899 (aged 77). Erik Bøgh was a Danish journalist, playwright, songwriter, composer, poet and writer.
Erik Bøgh (17 June 1822 – 17 August 1899) was a Danish journalist, playwright and songwriter. From 1881 to 1899 he worked at the Royal Danish Theatre.
Bøgh authored the one-act musical comedy Valbygaasen (The Goose of Valby), which was first performed in Copenhagen in 1856. Bøgh died in Copenhagen.
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Who was Erik Bøgh?
Danish composer (1822–1899)
When was Erik Bøgh born?
Erik Bøgh was born on 17 June 1822 in Copenhagen.
When did Erik Bøgh die?
Erik Bøgh died on 17 August 1899 in Frederiksberg.
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Erik Bøgh was a journalist, playwright, songwriter, composer, poet and writer.
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Erik Bøgh was Danish.
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