Amalia Aurora Adelaïde Leuhusen, née Valerius (1 December 1828 – 1923), was a Swedish baroness, painter and concert singer. She was a teacher and benefactor of the famous Swedish opera singer Christina Nilsson, whom she introduced to Paris, where Nilsson started her international career. She was a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. During her lifetime, she was famous throughout Sweden and known for her work outside of her native country.
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1 December 1828 Stockholm, Sweden
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Died |
1923 (aged 94)
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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