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Wilhelm Stenhammar
1871Feb, 7

Wilhelm Stenhammar

Wilhelm Stenhammar, Swedish pianist, composer, and conductor (d. 1927)
Carl Wilhelm Eugen Stenhammar (February 7, 1871 – November 20, 1927) was a Swedish composer, conductor and pianist.

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    Siege of Paris (1870-71)

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  • 22Mar

    William Woods Holden

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  • 21May

    Bloody Week

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