Bjørn Kruse

Norwegian composer and jazz musician
Person human Q4919894
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Bjørn Kruse

Summary

Bjørn Kruse is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on August 14, 1946[3]. He worked as a composer[4] and professor[5]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Bjørn Kruse…
  • Bjørn Kruse was born on August 14, 1946[3].
  • Bjørn Kruse's father was Erling O. Kruse[7].
  • A child of Bjørn Kruse was Anine Kruse[8].
  • A child of Bjørn Kruse was Benedikte Kruse[9].
  • A child of Bjørn Kruse was Jannike Kruse[10].
  • Bjørn Kruse held citizenship in Norway[11].
  • Bjørn Kruse worked as a composer[4].
  • Bjørn Kruse worked as a professor[5].
  • Bjørn Kruse was employed by Norwegian Academy of Music[12].
  • Bjørn Kruse was educated at Norwegian Academy of Music[13].
  • Bjørn Kruse was a member of Bendik Singers[14].
  • Bjørn Kruse was a member of Match[15].
  • Bjørn Kruse is recorded as male[16].
  • Bjørn Kruse's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Bjørn Kruse's Commons category is recorded as Bjørn Kruse[18].
  • Bjørn Kruse's family name is recorded as Kruse[19].
  • Bjørn Kruse's given name is recorded as Bjørn[20].
  • Bjørn Kruse's given name is recorded as Howard[21].
  • Bjørn Kruse's official website is recorded as https://bjornkruse.com/[22].
  • Bjørn Kruse's instrument is recorded as saxophone[23].
  • Bjørn Kruse's instrument is recorded as voice[24].
  • Bjørn Kruse's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[25].
  • Bjørn Kruse's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Bjørn Howard Kruse'}[26].
  • Bjørn Kruse's sibling is recorded as Philip Kruse[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Bjørn Kruse… he was born on August 14, 1946[3]. His father was Erling O. Kruse[7].

Education

Bjørn Kruse was educated at Norwegian Academy of Music[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[4] and professor[5]. Bjørn Kruse was employed by Norwegian Academy of Music[12].

Personal Life

Children include Anine Kruse[8], a conductor[28], b. 1977[29], of Norway[30]; Benedikte Kruse[9], an actor[31], b. 1979[32], of Norway[33]; and Jannike Kruse[10], an actor[34], b. 1975[35], of Norway[36].

Why It Matters

Bjørn Kruse is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

FAQs

Where was Bjørn Kruse born?

Bjørn Kruse was born in London[2].

Who were Bjørn Kruse's parents?

Bjørn Kruse's father was Erling O. Kruse[7].

What did Bjørn Kruse do for work?

Bjørn Kruse worked as composer[4] and professor[5].

Where did Bjørn Kruse go to school?

Bjørn Kruse was educated at Norwegian Academy of Music[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . Operone. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Geagea · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id 987013148072205171
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P8189]]: 987013148072205171, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1783595065105; Based on LC id in the National Library of Israel"
  2. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Bjørn, Howard
    Spouse Gro Shetelig
    Family name Kruse
    Sibling Philip Kruse
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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