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 ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,551 views/month, #6,272 of 1,000,298).[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 student of Edvard Grieg was Barbara Larssen[18].
- A notable student of Edvard Grieg was Astrid Onarheim[19].
- A notable work attributed to Edvard Grieg is Piano Concerto[20].
- A notable work attributed to Edvard Grieg is Holberg Suite[21].
- A notable work attributed to Edvard Grieg is In the Hall of the Mountain King[22].
- A notable work attributed to Edvard Grieg is Peer Gynt Suites[23].
- A notable work attributed to Edvard Grieg is Peer Gynt[24].
- Edvard Grieg received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[25].
- Edvard Grieg is recorded as male[26].
- Edvard Grieg's instance of is recorded as human[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]. Notable students include Barbara Larssen[18], a singer[35], 1853–1926[36], of Norway[37] and Astrid Onarheim[19], a pianist[38], 1870–1944[39], of Norway[40].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Piano Concerto[20], a musical work/composition[41]; Holberg Suite[21], a musical work/composition[42], founded in 1884[43]; In the Hall of the Mountain King[22], a musical work/composition[44]; Peer Gynt Suites[23], a musical series[45], founded in 1875[46]; and Peer Gynt[24], a musical work/composition[47], founded in 1875[48]. Things named for Edvard Grieg include Grieg Hall[49], a concert hall[50], in Norway[51], founded in 1978[52]; Grieg Academy[53], a conservatory[54], in Norway[55], founded in 1905[56]; Grieg Island[57], an island[58], in Russia[59]; Grieg[60], an impact crater[61]; and Mount Grieg[62], a mountain[63].
Recognition
Edvard Grieg received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav[25].
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[64]. He is buried at Troldhaugen[9].
Why It Matters
Edvard Grieg ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,551 views/month, #6,272 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
Entities named for him include Grieg Hall[49], a concert hall[50], in Norway[51], founded in 1978[52]; Grieg Academy[53], a conservatory[54], in Norway[55], founded in 1905[56]; Grieg Island[57], an island[58], in Russia[59]; Grieg[60], an impact crater[61]; and Mount Grieg[62], a mountain[63].
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[25].