Erik W. Tawaststjerna

Finnish musicologist, pianist and music teacher
Person human Q5388890
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Erik W. Tawaststjerna

Summary

Erik W. Tawaststjerna is a human[1]. Born in Mikkeli[2], he… he was born on October 10, 1916[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on January 22, 1993[5]. He worked as an author[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], pianist[9], and music critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mikkeli[2], Erik W. Tawaststjerna…
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna was born on October 10, 1916[3].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna died on January 22, 1993[5].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna's father was Ilmari Tawaststjerna[12].
  • Among Erik W. Tawaststjerna's spouses was Carmen Tawaststjerna[13].
  • A child of Erik W. Tawaststjerna was Erik T. Tawaststjerna[14].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna held citizenship in Finland[15].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[16].
  • Swedish was Erik W. Tawaststjerna's native language[17].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna worked as an author[6].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna worked as a musicologist[7].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna's professions included music educator[8].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna worked as a pianist[9].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna worked as a music critic[10].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna's field of work was musicology[18].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna was employed by University of Helsinki[19].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[20].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna was educated at Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu[21].
  • A notable student of Erik W. Tawaststjerna was Eero Tarasti[22].
  • A notable student of Erik W. Tawaststjerna was Matti Vainio[23].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna received the Swedish Academy Finland Prize[24].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna received the Finlandia Prize in Non-Fiction[25].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[26].
  • Erik W. Tawaststjerna received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: FI[29]

  • Began / founded: 1916-10-10[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1993-01-22[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: d9875603-ccc7-41be-b756-66a147c14b4b[32]

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Origins and Family

Born in Mikkeli[2], Erik W. Tawaststjerna… he was born on October 10, 1916[3]. His father was Ilmari Tawaststjerna[12]. Swedish was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[20], a public university[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1640[35], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[36] and Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu[21], a primary school[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1886[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], pianist[9], and music critic[10]. Erik W. Tawaststjerna's field of work was musicology[18]. Among his employers was University of Helsinki[19]. Notable students include Eero Tarasti[22], a musicologist[40], b. 1948[41], of Finland[42], awarded the honorary doctorate[43], specialised in musicology[44] and Matti Vainio[23], a musicologist[45], b. 1946[46], of Finland[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Swedish Academy Finland Prize[24], an award[48], in Sweden[49], founded in 1966[50]; Finlandia Prize in Non-Fiction[25], a literary award[51], in Finland[52], founded in 1989[53]; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[26], a grade of an order[54], in Finland[55], founded in 1942[56]; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[27], a grade of an order[57], in Finland[58], founded in 1919[59]; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[60], a grade of an order[61], in Finland[62], founded in 1919[63]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[64], a grade of an order[65], in France[66].

Personal Life

Among Erik W. Tawaststjerna's spouses was Carmen Tawaststjerna[13]. A child of him was Erik T. Tawaststjerna[14].

Death and Burial

Erik W. Tawaststjerna died on January 22, 1993[5]. He died in Helsinki[4].

Why It Matters

Erik W. Tawaststjerna ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

FAQs

Where was Erik W. Tawaststjerna born?

Erik W. Tawaststjerna was born in Mikkeli[2].

Where did Erik W. Tawaststjerna die?

Erik W. Tawaststjerna passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Erik W. Tawaststjerna's parents?

Erik W. Tawaststjerna's father was Ilmari Tawaststjerna[12].

Who was Erik W. Tawaststjerna married to?

Erik W. Tawaststjerna's spouses include Carmen Tawaststjerna[13].

What did Erik W. Tawaststjerna do for work?

Erik W. Tawaststjerna worked as author[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], pianist[9], and music critic[10].

Where did Erik W. Tawaststjerna go to school?

Erik W. Tawaststjerna was educated at University of Helsinki[20] and Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu[21].

What awards did Erik W. Tawaststjerna receive?

Honors received include Swedish Academy Finland Prize[24], Finlandia Prize in Non-Fiction[25], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[26], and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[27].

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  2. [67] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [68] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Erik, Werner
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