Bernard Haitink

Dutch conductor and violinist (1929-2021)
Person human Q158370
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Bernard Haitink

Summary

Bernard Haitink is a human[1]. He was born in Amsterdam[2]. He was born on March 4, 1929[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 21, 2021[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], violinist[7], choir director[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (568 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Bernard Haitink was born in Amsterdam[2].
  • Bernard Haitink passed away in London[4].
  • Bernard Haitink was born on March 4, 1929[3].
  • Bernard Haitink died on October 21, 2021[5].
  • Bernard Haitink died on October 22, 2021[11].
  • Burial took place at Brompton Cemetery[12].
  • Bernard Haitink's father was Willem Herman Leonard Haitink[13].
  • Bernard Haitink's mother was Anna Clara Verschaffelt[14].
  • Among Bernard Haitink's spouses was Πατρίσια Μπλούμφιλντ[15].
  • Bernard Haitink held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[16].
  • Dutch was Bernard Haitink's native language[17].
  • Bernard Haitink's professions included conductor[6].
  • Bernard Haitink's professions included violinist[7].
  • Bernard Haitink worked as a choir director[8].
  • Bernard Haitink worked as a musician[9].
  • Bernard Haitink's field of work was conducting[18].
  • Bernard Haitink was educated at Conservatorium van Amsterdam[19].
  • A notable student of Bernard Haitink was Dionysis Grammenos[20].
  • Bernard Haitink received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Bernard Haitink received the Erasmus Prize[22].
  • Bernard Haitink received the Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[23].
  • Bernard Haitink received the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[24].
  • Bernard Haitink received the Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[25].
  • Bernard Haitink received the Hans von Bülow Medal[26].
  • Bernard Haitink is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Bernard Haitink's place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on March 4, 1929[3]. His father was Willem Herman Leonard Haitink[13]. His mother was Anna Clara Verschaffelt[14]. Dutch was his native language[17].

Education

Bernard Haitink's education included a stint at Conservatorium van Amsterdam[19]. He studied under Ferdinand Leitner[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], violinist[7], choir director[8], and musician[9]. Bernard Haitink's field of work was conducting[18]. A notable student of him was Dionysis Grammenos[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30]; Erasmus Prize[22], a science award[31], in Netherlands[32], founded in 1958[33]; Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[23]; Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[24], a class of award[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1871[36]; Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[25], a grade of an order[37], in Netherlands[38]; and Hans von Bülow Medal[26], a music award[39], in Germany[40].

Personal Life

Bernard Haitink was married to Πατρίσια Μπλούμφιλντ[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 21, 2021[5] and October 22, 2021[11]. Bernard Haitink died in London[4]. Burial took place at Brompton Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Bernard Haitink ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (568 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Bernard Haitink born?

Born in Amsterdam[2], Bernard Haitink…

Where did Bernard Haitink die?

Bernard Haitink passed away in London[4].

Who were Bernard Haitink's parents?

Bernard Haitink's father was Willem Herman Leonard Haitink[13]. Bernard Haitink's mother was Anna Clara Verschaffelt[14].

Who was Bernard Haitink married to?

Bernard Haitink's spouses include Πατρίσια Μπλούμφιλντ[15].

What did Bernard Haitink do for work?

Bernard Haitink worked as conductor[6], violinist[7], choir director[8], and musician[9].

Where did Bernard Haitink go to school?

Bernard Haitink was educated at Conservatorium van Amsterdam[19].

What awards did Bernard Haitink receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Erasmus Prize[22], Gramophone Award for Lifetime Achievement[23], and Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . De Volkskrant. Retrieved . volkskrant.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . erasmusprijs.org. Retrieved . erasmusprijs.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . gramophone.co.uk. gramophone.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . volkskrant.nl. Retrieved . volkskrant.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [11] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 10w ago · Hannolans · 2026-07-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 10w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 16w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → conductor, violinist, choir director +1
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  10. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Field of work → conducting
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