Erik Bergman

Finnish composer (1911-2006)
Person human Q939990
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Erik Bergman

Summary

Erik Bergman is a human[1]. He was born in Nykarleby[2]. He was born on November 24, 1911[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on April 24, 2006[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], choir director[8], and music educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Erik Bergman was born in Nykarleby[2].
  • Erik Bergman died in Helsinki[4].
  • Erik Bergman was born on November 24, 1911[3].
  • Erik Bergman died on April 24, 2006[5].
  • Erik Bergman is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].
  • Erik Bergman was married to Sylvelin Långholm[12].
  • Among Erik Bergman's spouses was Aulikki Rautawaara[13].
  • Among Erik Bergman's spouses was Solveig von Schoultz[14].
  • Among Erik Bergman's spouses was Christina Indrenius-Zalewski[15].
  • Erik Bergman held citizenship in Finland[16].
  • Erik Bergman held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[17].
  • Swedish was Erik Bergman's native language[18].
  • Erik Bergman worked as a composer[6].
  • Erik Bergman worked as a conductor[7].
  • Erik Bergman's professions included choir director[8].
  • Erik Bergman worked as a music educator[9].
  • Erik Bergman's field of work was music[19].
  • Erik Bergman was educated at Sibelius Academy[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Erik Bergman is Det sjungande trädet (opera)[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Erik Bergman is Yö[22].
  • Erik Bergman received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[23].
  • Erik Bergman is recorded as male[24].
  • Erik Bergman's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Erik Bergman's genre is classical music[26].
  • Erik Bergman's Commons category is recorded as Erik Bergman[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: FI[29]

  • Began / founded: 1911-11-24[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 2006-04-24[31]

  • Genre(s): classical[32]

  • Community tags: classical, composer, finnish composer[33]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 9776ddaf-dc25-4bc9-8dd6-b51e0140afcb[34]

Body

Origins and Family

Erik Bergman was born in Nykarleby[2]. He was born on November 24, 1911[3]. Swedish was his native language[18].

Education

Erik Bergman's education included a stint at Sibelius Academy[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], choir director[8], and music educator[9]. Erik Bergman's field of work was music[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Det sjungande trädet (opera)[21], a dramatico-musical work[35] and Yö[22], a musical work/composition[36].

Recognition

Erik Bergman received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sylvelin Långholm[12], an opera singer[37], 1916–1994[38], of Finland[39], awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[40]; Aulikki Rautawaara[13], an opera singer[41], 1906–1990[42], of Finland[43], awarded the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[44], specialised in opera[45]; Solveig von Schoultz[14], a poet[46], 1907–1996[47], of Finland[48], awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[49]; and Christina Indrenius-Zalewski[15], an actor[50], b. 1938[51], of Finland[52].

Death and Burial

Erik Bergman died on April 24, 2006[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Erik Bergman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Erik Bergman born?

Born in Nykarleby[2], Erik Bergman…

Where did Erik Bergman die?

Erik Bergman died in Helsinki[4].

Who was Erik Bergman married to?

Erik Bergman's spouses include Sylvelin Långholm[12], Aulikki Rautawaara[13], Solveig von Schoultz[14], and Christina Indrenius-Zalewski[15].

What did Erik Bergman do for work?

Erik Bergman worked as composer[6], conductor[7], choir director[8], and music educator[9].

Where did Erik Bergman go to school?

Erik Bergman was educated at Sibelius Academy[20].

What awards did Erik Bergman receive?

Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . B.R.A.H.M.S.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . helsinginseurakunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . fimic.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  6. [33] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  7. [34] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [36] ↑ . 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. [53] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → B843-9CE3-8956-10C1-B221
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  2. 15w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genre → classical music
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  3. 15w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant person → Q318198
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  4. 16w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Swedish, Finnish, German +1
    Place of birth → Nykarleby
    Ethnic group → Q726673
    Field of work → —
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