Edvard Grieg
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Edvard Grieg
Summary
Edvard Grieg is a human[1]. Born in Bergen[2], he… he was born on June 15, 1843[3]. He died in Bergen[4]. He died on September 4, 1907[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and pianist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Edvard Grieg's place of birth was Bergen[2].
- Edvard Grieg died in Bergen[4].
- Edvard Grieg was born on June 15, 1843[3].
- Edvard Grieg died on September 4, 1907[5].
- Burial took place at Troldhaugen[9].
- Edvard Grieg's father was Q135639529[10].
- Edvard Grieg's mother was Gesine Hagerup[11].
- Among Edvard Grieg's spouses was Nina Grieg[12].
- A child of Edvard Grieg was Q135639576[13].
- Edvard Grieg held citizenship in Norway[14].
- Norwegian was Edvard Grieg's native language[15].
- Edvard Grieg worked as a composer[6].
- Edvard Grieg worked as a pianist[7].
- Edvard Grieg's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[16].
- Edvard Grieg's education included a stint at Tanks Upper Secondary School[17].
- A notable work attributed to Edvard Grieg is Piano Concerto[18].
- A notable work attributed to Edvard Grieg is Holberg Suite[19].
- A notable work attributed to Edvard Grieg is In the Hall of the Mountain King[20].
- A notable work attributed to Edvard Grieg is Peer Gynt Suites[21].
- A notable work attributed to Edvard Grieg is Peer Gynt[22].
- Edvard Grieg received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[23].
- Edvard Grieg is recorded as male[24].
- Edvard Grieg's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Edvard Grieg's genre is classical music[26].
- Edvard Grieg's Commons category is recorded as Edvard Grieg[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Edvard Grieg was born in Bergen[2]. He was born on June 15, 1843[3]. His father was Q135639529[10]. His mother was Gesine Hagerup[11]. Norwegian was his native language[15].
Education
Educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[16], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1843[30] and Tanks Upper Secondary School[17], an upper secondary school in Norway[31], in Norway[32], founded in 1850[33]. Edvard Grieg studied under Carl Reinecke[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6] and pianist[7].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Piano Concerto[18], a musical work/composition[35]; Holberg Suite[19], a musical work/composition[36], founded in 1884[37]; In the Hall of the Mountain King[20], a musical work/composition[38]; Peer Gynt Suites[21], a musical series[39], founded in 1875[40]; and Peer Gynt[22], a musical work/composition[41], founded in 1875[42]. Things named for Edvard Grieg include Grieg Academy[43], a conservatory[44], in Norway[45], founded in 1905[46]; Grieg[47], an impact crater[48]; Grieg Hall[49], a concert hall[50], in Norway[51], founded in 1978[52]; Grieg Island[53], an island[54], in Russia[55]; and Mount Grieg[56], a mountain[57].
Recognition
Edvard Grieg received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[23].
Personal Life
Among Edvard Grieg's spouses was Nina Grieg[12]. A child of him was Q135639576[13].
Death and Burial
Edvard Grieg died on September 4, 1907[5]. He passed away in Bergen[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[58]. He is buried at Troldhaugen[9].
Why It Matters
Edvard Grieg has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Entities named for him include Grieg Academy[43], a conservatory[44], in Norway[45], founded in 1905[46]; Grieg[47], an impact crater[48]; Grieg Hall[49], a concert hall[50], in Norway[51], founded in 1978[52]; Grieg Island[53], an island[54], in Russia[55]; and Mount Grieg[56], a mountain[57].
FAQs
Where was Edvard Grieg born?
Edvard Grieg's place of birth was Bergen[2].
Where did Edvard Grieg die?
Edvard Grieg passed away in Bergen[4].
Who were Edvard Grieg's parents?
Edvard Grieg's father was Q135639529[10]. Edvard Grieg's mother was Gesine Hagerup[11].
Who was Edvard Grieg married to?
Edvard Grieg's spouses include Nina Grieg[12].
What did Edvard Grieg do for work?
Edvard Grieg worked as composer[6] and pianist[7].
Where did Edvard Grieg go to school?
Edvard Grieg was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[16] and Tanks Upper Secondary School[17].
What awards did Edvard Grieg receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[23].