Nilsson

biographical name

Nils·​son ˈnil-sən How to pronounce Nilsson (audio)
Birgit (Märta) 1918–2005 Swedish soprano

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“Nilsson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nilsson. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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