Karl Magnus Craelius

Carl Magnus Craelius (1773-1842), was a Swedish opera singer (tenor) and voice teacher. He was a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music (1822). He was engaged at the Royal Swedish Opera in 1795-1806. He is known as the mentor of several later famous singers, most notably Jenny Lind. References Crælius, Karl Magnus i Nordisk familjebok (andra upplagans supplement, 1923) 1773 births 1842 deaths 18th-century Swedish male opera singers 19th-century Swedish male opera singers