Erling Blöndal Bengtsson

Danish classical cellist (1932-2013)
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Summary

Erling Blöndal Bengtsson was born on March 8, 1932[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on June 6, 2013[3], in Ann Arbor[4]. He worked as a musician[5], music educator[6], university teacher[7], and cellist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Holavallagarður[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[11]
  • Employer: Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[12], University of Michigan[13]
  • Educated at: Curtis Institute of Music[14]
  • Student: Hege Waldeland[15]
  • Award received: Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], Grand Knights of the Order of the Falcon‎[17], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Family name: Bengtsson[20]
  • Given name: Erling[21]
  • Instrument: cello[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[23]
  • Name in native language: Erling Bløndal Bengtsson[24]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:WikiProject 1000 important articles about Denmark[25]

Why It Matters

Erling Blöndal Bengtsson has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Erling Blöndal Bengtsson born?

Erling Blöndal Bengtsson was born in Copenhagen[2].

Where did Erling Blöndal Bengtsson die?

Erling Blöndal Bengtsson died in Ann Arbor[4].

What did Erling Blöndal Bengtsson do for work?

Erling Blöndal Bengtsson worked as a musician[5], music educator[6], university teacher[7], and cellist[8].

Where did Erling Blöndal Bengtsson go to school?

Erling Blöndal Bengtsson was educated at Curtis Institute of Music[14].

What awards did Erling Blöndal Bengtsson receive?

Honors received include Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], Grand Knights of the Order of the Falcon‎[17], and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Award received → Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog, Grand Knights of the Order of the Falcon‎, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
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