Teddy Scholten
Dutch singer and Eurovision winner
Born
1926
99 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Netherlands
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A prominent Dutch singer, achieved recognition by winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1959 with the song 'Een beetje', representing the Netherlands. Scholten's music career flourished in the late 1950s and 1960s. She released several singles and albums during this period, gaining popularity in the Dutch music scene. After her success in Eurovision, she continued to perform and record music, contributing to the cultural landscape of her country.
Won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1959
Released multiple singles and albums during the 1950s and 1960s
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