Jödde i Göljaryd
About Jödde i Göljaryd
Jodde i Goljaryd, born February 12, 1855, in Hjalm seryd in what is now Savsjö municipality, was a Swedish rural comedian known for his storytelling rooted in the Smaland countryside. He died on January 25, 1900, in Stockholm.
He became famous for his performances at Skansen, where he first appeared in 1893, hired by Artur Hazelius. His acts consisted of stories, short anecdotes often told in the Smaland dialect, and rustic folk songs with a rural character. A stone at the Bollnasstugan pavilion at Skansen bears his name as a memorial to his performances there.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jödde i Göljaryd?
Jodde i Goljaryd was a Swedish rural comedian whose storytelling came from the Smaland countryside.
When did Jödde i Göljaryd live?
He was born on February 12, 1855, in Hjalm seryd, in what is now Savsjö municipality, and died in Stockholm on January 25, 1900.
Where did Jödde i Göljaryd perform?
He became famous for his appearances at Skansen, where Artur Hazelius hired him and where he first performed in 1893.
What was Jödde i Göljaryd's act like?
His act combined stories, short anecdotes often told in the Smaland dialect, and rustic folk songs with a rural feel.
Is there a memorial to Jödde i Göljaryd at Skansen?
Yes. A stone bearing his name stands at the Bollnasstugan pavilion at Skansen in memory of his performances there.
