About Lars Roverud
Lived 1776 – 1850 (aged 73). Lars Roverud was a Norwegian teacher, musicologist, musician and businessperson.
Lars Roverud (19 December 1776 – 26 February 1850) was a Norwegian musician and music teacher, among others at Asker Seminary and the Practical-Theological Seminary. He played a prominent role in popularising the psalmodikon, a one-string bowed instrument, for musical education and church music in Norway.
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Who was Lars Roverud?
musician (1776-1850)
When was Lars Roverud born?
Lars Roverud was born on 19 December 1776 in Vækerø.
When did Lars Roverud die?
Lars Roverud died on 26 February 1850 in Christiania.
What was Lars Roverud's occupation?
Lars Roverud was a teacher, musicologist, musician and businessperson.
What nationality was Lars Roverud?
Lars Roverud was Norwegian.
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