Elvira Madigan
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For the 1943 film, see Elvira Madigan (1943 film). For the 1967 Swedish film, see Elvira Madigan (1967 film).
Hedvig Antoinette Isabella Eleonore Jensen (December 4, 1867 – July 19, 1889), better known by her stage name Elvira Madigan, was a circus performer who performed as a slack rope dancer, artistic rider, juggler and dancer. She is best known today for her romantic relationship with the Swedish nobleman and cavalry officer Sixten Sparre. Their joint death caused great sensation and the event was described in song by, among others, the author Johan Lindström Saxon in a song beginning "Sad things happen", which gained great popularity.[1]
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Elvira Madigan | |
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Born | Hedvig Antoinette Isabella Eleonore Jensen (1867-12-04)December 4, 1867 |
Died | July 19, 1889(1889-07-19) (aged 21) |
Occupation | Circus performer |
Parent(s) | Frederik Peter Jensen (father) Eleonora Cecilie Christine Marie Olsen (mother) |
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