About Olaf G. Helland
Lived 1875 – 1946 (aged 70). Olaf G. Helland was a Norwegian musical instrument maker and violin maker.
Olav Gunnarsson Helland (25 August 1875 – 30 April 1946) was a Norwegian Hardanger fiddle maker from Bø in Telemark, Norway.
He was the eldest of Gunnar Olavsson Helland's five sons, four of whom became violin makers. He showed great talent even in his younger days and worked with his father for many years.
In 1896 he settled in Notodden, Telemark, as violin maker and continued the Helland tradition of winning prizes and medals for his work. Many consider him as the greatest of his kind in the twentieth century.
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Who was Olaf G. Helland?
Norwegian fiddle maker (1875–1946)
When was Olaf G. Helland born?
Olaf G. Helland was born on 25 August 1875 in Bø Municipality.
When did Olaf G. Helland die?
Olaf G. Helland died on 30 April 1946.
What was Olaf G. Helland's occupation?
Olaf G. Helland was a musical instrument maker and violin maker.
What nationality was Olaf G. Helland?
Olaf G. Helland was Norwegian.
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· DBpedia: Olav Gunnarsson Helland
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