Alice Tegnér, Swedish organist and composer (d. 1943)
Alice Charlotta Tegnér (Swedish: [aˈliːs tɛŋˈneːr]; 12 March 1864 – 26 May 1943) was a Swedish music teacher, poet and composer. She is the foremost composer of Swedish children's songs during the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century.
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