| Nationality: | Norwegian |
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Date & Place of Birth: |
June 15, 1843 — Bergen |
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Date & Place of Death: |
Sept. 4, 1907 — Bergen |
| Near Family: | Wife: Nina Hagerup |
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Main Place of Residence: |
Studied in Leipzig and Copenhagen; visited Italy and London; Mostly lived in Troidhaugen, near Bergen. |
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Vocation (including composition): |
He frequently gave concerts of his and other music. |
| Major Work(s): | Best Known for the two Peer Gynt orchestratal suites, although he wrote much other fine music. |
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Interesting Facts: |
In compliance with Grieg's post-mortem request, Norway sealed his ashes in the side of a cliff that was near his home. |
