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Hilma Lindberg

1856 – 1921

Swedish pianist

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Lived 1856 – 1921 (aged 64). Hilma Lindberg was a Swedish pianist, patron of the arts and piano.

Hilma Hildegard Josefina Svedbom (; 28 September 1856 – 12 March 1921) was a Swedish pianist.

Svedbom was born in 1856 in Stockholm, Sweden, to Gustaf Lindberg and Catharina Fernqvist. Her early musical education was taught by Oscar de Wahl. Later, she became a student at the Stockholm Conservatory in 1874. Prominent pianist Hilda Thegerström was her instructor there. In 1881, she founded Damtrion ('the Women's Trio') along with Walborg Lagerwall and . She was a member of the trio until 1883, touring Sweden, Denmark, and Norway in 1882.

She married , a composer, in 1884. Her mother-in-law, Fredrika Limnell, was known for holding salons. They were attended by a number of known figures in the humanities, including early feminists such as writer Fredrika Bremer. Svedbom was known as a philanthropist; she donated money to causes such as schools and the Stockholm Concert Society, as well as starting a scholarship fund.

Svedbom died 12 March 1921 in Stockholm and is buried in Norra begravningsplatsen.

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Who was Hilma Lindberg?

Swedish pianist (1856-1921)

When was Hilma Lindberg born?

Hilma Lindberg was born on 28 September 1856 in Klara Church Parish.

When did Hilma Lindberg die?

Hilma Lindberg died on 12 March 1921 in Jakob parish.

What was Hilma Lindberg's occupation?

Hilma Lindberg was a pianist, patron of the arts and piano.

What nationality was Hilma Lindberg?

Hilma Lindberg was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hilma Lindberg

· Wikidata: Q4962408

· DBpedia: Hilma Svedbom

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