Ole Bull (1810 - 1880)

Norvège

Ole Borneman Bull (February 5, 1810 ? August 17, 1880) was a Norwegian violinist, often called Norway's first international star.

A testament to his fame was his funeral procession, perhaps the most spectacular in Norway's history. The ship transporting his body was guided by 15 steamers and hundreds of smaller vessels (some claim as many as a thousand).
Bull was born in Bergen. His father wished him to be a minister, but he preferred a musical life. When four or five years old, he could pl ... (Read all)
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