About Rósa Guðmundsdóttir
Lived 1795 – 1855 (aged 59–60). Rósa Guðmundsdóttir was an Icelandic poet, writer and midwife.
Rósa Guðmundsdóttir (1795–1855), was an Icelandic poet. She was one of the best-known Icelandic poets of her time and is the author of many well-known Icelandic folk songs and poems.
In 1994, Björk performed Guðmundsdóttir's song Vísur Vatnsenda-Rósu for the album Chansons des mers froides.
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Who was Rósa Guðmundsdóttir?
poet (1795–1855)
When was Rósa Guðmundsdóttir born?
Rósa Guðmundsdóttir was born on 23 December 1795.
When did Rósa Guðmundsdóttir die?
Rósa Guðmundsdóttir died in 1855.
What was Rósa Guðmundsdóttir's occupation?
Rósa Guðmundsdóttir was a poet, writer and midwife.
What nationality was Rósa Guðmundsdóttir?
Rósa Guðmundsdóttir was Icelandic.
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