Finn Mortensen

Norwegian musician
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Finn Mortensen

Summary

Finn Mortensen is a human[1]. He was born in Christiania[2]. He was born on January 6, 1922[3]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He died on May 23, 1983[5]. He worked as a composer[6], professor[7], music critic[8], and university teacher[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Finn Mortensen was born in Christiania[2].
  • Finn Mortensen's place of birth was Oslo Municipality[11].
  • Finn Mortensen passed away in Oslo[4].
  • Finn Mortensen was born on January 6, 1922[3].
  • Finn Mortensen died on May 23, 1983[5].
  • Finn Mortensen died on May 21, 1983[12].
  • Finn Mortensen is buried at Vestre gravlund[13].
  • Finn Mortensen's father was Ernst G. Mortensen[14].
  • Finn Mortensen held citizenship in Norway[15].
  • Finn Mortensen's professions included composer[6].
  • Finn Mortensen worked as a professor[7].
  • Finn Mortensen's professions included music critic[8].
  • Finn Mortensen's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Finn Mortensen was employed by University of Oslo[16].
  • Finn Mortensen was employed by Oslo Conservatory of Music[17].
  • Finn Mortensen was employed by Norwegian Academy of Music[18].
  • Finn Mortensen was educated at Oslo Conservatory of Music[19].
  • Finn Mortensen is recorded as male[20].
  • Finn Mortensen's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Finn Mortensen's family name is recorded as Mortensen[22].
  • Finn Mortensen's given name is recorded as Finn[23].
  • Finn Mortensen's given name is recorded as Einar[24].
  • Finn Mortensen studied under Klaus Egge[25].
  • Finn Mortensen studied under Niels Viggo Bentzon[26].
  • Finn Mortensen studied under Erling Westher[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Christiania[2], a toponym[28], in Norway[29] and Oslo Municipality[11], a municipality of Norway[30], in Norway[31], founded in 1838[32]. Finn Mortensen was born on January 6, 1922[3]. His father was Ernst G. Mortensen[14].

Education

Finn Mortensen was educated at Oslo Conservatory of Music[19]. Studied under Klaus Egge[25], a composer[33], 1906–1979[34], of Norway[35], awarded the Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[36]; Niels Viggo Bentzon[26], a composer[37], 1919–2000[38], of Kingdom of Denmark[39], awarded the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[40]; Erling Westher[27], a journalist[41], 1903–1986[42], of Norway[43]; and Reidar Furu[44], a musician[45], 1906–1973[46], of Norway[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], professor[7], music critic[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include University of Oslo[16], a public university[48], in Norway[49], founded in 1811[50], headquartered in Blindern[51]; Oslo Conservatory of Music[17], a conservatory[52], in Norway[53], founded in 1883[54]; and Norwegian Academy of Music[18], a cultural property[55], in Norway[56], founded in 1973[57], headquartered in Oslo[58].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 23, 1983[5] and May 21, 1983[12]. Finn Mortensen died in Oslo[4]. He is buried at Vestre gravlund[13].

Why It Matters

Finn Mortensen has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Finn Mortensen born?

Finn Mortensen's place of birth was Christiania[2].

Where did Finn Mortensen die?

Finn Mortensen passed away in Oslo[4].

Who were Finn Mortensen's parents?

Finn Mortensen's father was Ernst G. Mortensen[14].

What did Finn Mortensen do for work?

Finn Mortensen worked as composer[6], professor[7], music critic[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Finn Mortensen go to school?

Finn Mortensen was educated at Oslo Conservatory of Music[19].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Norwegian historical register of persons id pc00000003840975
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  2. 24d ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Christiania, Oslo Municipality
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  3. 15w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of Klaus Egge, Niels Viggo Bentzon, Erling Westher +1
    Occupation composer, professor, music critic +1
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  4. 17w ago · KaZoria · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Father Ernst G. Mortensen
    Given name Finn, Einar
    Employer University of Oslo, Oslo Conservatory of Music, Norwegian Academy of Music
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