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- Died
- Birth nameMartha Birgit Nilsson
- Birgit Nilsson was born on May 17, 1918 in Västra Karup, Skåne län, Sweden. She was an actress, known for Army of Thieves (2021), Da 5 Bloods (2020) and Tristan und Isolde (1974). She was married to Bertil Niklasson. She died on December 25, 2005 in Västra Karup, Skåne län, Sweden.
- SpouseBertil Niklasson(1948 - December 25, 2005) (her death)
- World-famous Swedish opera singer, especially noted for Wagner operas.
- Warms up by singing "Der Holle Racht" from the opera "Die Zauberflote."
- Is considered the finest Wagnerian soprano opera singer of her generation.
- The Swedish government issued a postage stamp showing her as Turandot. She also received the Ilis Quorum medal which is the highest honor given to a Swedish citizen.
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