About Ulf Peder Olrog
Lived 1919 – 1972 (aged 52). Ulf Peder Olrog was a Norwegian and Swedish composer.
Ulf Peder Olrog (27 February 1919 – 13 February 1972) was a Swedish folklorist, lecturer, composer, songwriter, and radio personality.
He was born in Stockholm to Thorvald Olrog and Hervor Jeanna Amalia Andrén.
He studied at the University of Uppsala, and later (1952–1959) lectured in folkloristic at this university. He was assigned with Sveriges Radio from 1964, from 1971 as program director of the entertainment department.
Olrog became a recognized composer and lyricist of numerous songs in Swedish. His songs also appeared in several feature films in the 1950s and 60s.
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Who was Ulf Peder Olrog?
Swedish folklorist, lecturer
When was Ulf Peder Olrog born?
Ulf Peder Olrog was born on 27 February 1919 in Engelbrekt church parish.
When did Ulf Peder Olrog die?
Ulf Peder Olrog died on 13 February 1972 in Dalarö parish.
What was Ulf Peder Olrog's occupation?
Ulf Peder Olrog was a composer.
What nationality was Ulf Peder Olrog?
Ulf Peder Olrog was Norwegian and Swedish.
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