Clara Ahnfelt
1819–1896 (age 77)
Biography
Clara Ahnfelt (1819–1896) was a Swedish hymnwriter whose spiritual compositions left a lasting impact on Swedish religious music and devotional practice. Her works reflected deep faith and poetic sensibility, contributing significantly to the hymnal traditions of nineteenth-century Sweden.
Ahnfelt's legacy endures through her musical contributions to Swedish church life and culture. She was laid to rest in Hvilan cemetery in Karlshamn, where her memory is preserved among the community she served through her artistic gifts.