F. Melius Christiansen

Fredrik Melius Christiansen
Fredrik Melius Christiansen ca. 1926
Born	(1871-04-01)April 1, 1871 Eidsvold, Norway
Died	June 1, 1955(1955-06-01) (aged 84) Northfield, MN
Nationality	Norwegian
Alma mater	Augsburg College Northwestern Conservatory of Music Royal Conservatory of Music (Leipzig)
Occupation	Choral conductor
Organization	St. Olaf College
Successor	Olaf Christiansen
Spouse	Edith Lindem
Children	Elmer Christiansen Carl Christiansen Tullah Christiansen Jake Christiansen Olaf Christiansen Paul J. Christiansen Elsa Christiansen Wycisk
Parents	Anders Christiansen (father) Oleana Jonsen (mother)

Fredrik Melius Christiansen (April 1, 1871 – June 1, 1955) was a Norwegian-born violinist and choral conductor in the Lutheran choral tradition. He is most notable for his many a cappella choral arrangements, and for founding The St. Olaf Choir in 1912.