Cornelis Vreeswijk
Cornelis Vreeswijk (ⓘ; ⓘ; 8 August 1937 – 12 November 1987) was a Dutch-born Swedish singer-songwriter and poet.
Cornelis Vreeswijk | |
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Vreeswijk in 1966 | |
| Born | 8 August 1937 IJmuiden, Netherlands |
| Died | 12 November 1987 (aged 50) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Burial place | Katarina Church, Stockholm |
| Occupation(s) | Troubadour, singer-songwriter, poet |
| Years active | 1964–1987 |
| Spouses | Anita Strandell
(m. 1978–1981)Bim Warne (m. 1970–1975)Ingalill Rehnberg
(m. 1962–1968) |
| Children | Jack Vreeswijk |
| Website | www |
He emigrated to Sweden with his parents in 1949 at the age of twelve. He was educated as a social worker and hoped to become a journalist, but became increasingly involved in music, performing at events for students with idiosyncratic humor and social engagement. Vreeswijk is considered one of the most influential and successful troubadours in Sweden. In 2010, the Swedish drama film Cornelis was made about his life, directed by Amir Chamdin.
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