About Hakon Andersen
Lived 1875 – 1959 (aged 83). Hakon Andersen was a Danish composer and organist.
Jens Hakon Johannes Andersen (26 October 1875 – 21 April 1959) was a Danish organist and composer. He served as organist for a number of churches around Copenhagen throughout his career.
He wrote the music for the Danish children's song Se den kattekilling.
Together with Jens Laursøn Emborg he composed some songs for a 3-part mixed choir in the Danish folk school music style.
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Who was Hakon Andersen?
Danish composer and organist (1875-1959)
When was Hakon Andersen born?
Hakon Andersen was born on 26 October 1875.
When did Hakon Andersen die?
Hakon Andersen died on 21 April 1959.
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Hakon Andersen was a composer and organist.
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Hakon Andersen was Danish.
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