About Phia Berghout
Lived 1909 – 1993 (aged 83). Phia Berghout was a Dutch musician and harpist.
Sophia Rosa Berghout (14 December 1909 - 22 March 1993) was a Dutch harpist. Her obituary in The Independent called her "arguably the most influential harpist this century".
Personal life Berghout married Johannes den Hertog, pianist and assistant conductor of the Amsterdam Concertgebouw: they divorced after a short time. She died in Doorn on 22 March 1993, aged 83.
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Who was Phia Berghout?
Dutch harpist (1909-1993)
When was Phia Berghout born?
Phia Berghout was born on 14 December 1909 in Rotterdam.
When did Phia Berghout die?
Phia Berghout died on 22 March 1993.
What was Phia Berghout's occupation?
Phia Berghout was a musician and harpist.
What nationality was Phia Berghout?
Phia Berghout was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phia Berghout. https://biography.guide/phia-berghout/
MLA: "Phia Berghout." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/phia-berghout/.
Chicago: "Phia Berghout." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/phia-berghout/.
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