About John Gunnarsson Helland
Lived 1897 – 1977 (aged 79–80). John Gunnarsson Helland was a Norwegian musical instrument maker.
Jon Gunnarsson Helland (1897–1977) was a Norwegian Hardanger fiddle maker from Bø in Telemark, Norway.
John Gunnarson Helland, was the fourth of the five Gunnar Olavsson Helland sons. He began work in his father's workshop and then went to Notodden, Telemark, where he made some of his best fiddles.
From 1917 to 1927, he travelled in Sweden and Germany. He later operated a workshop for fiddles and violins and a music shop in Skien.
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Who was John Gunnarsson Helland?
Norwegian fiddle maker
When was John Gunnarsson Helland born?
John Gunnarsson Helland was born on 31 July 1897 in Bø Municipality.
When did John Gunnarsson Helland die?
John Gunnarsson Helland died in 1977.
What was John Gunnarsson Helland's occupation?
John Gunnarsson Helland was a musical instrument maker.
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John Gunnarsson Helland was Norwegian.
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