Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl

Summary

Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Christiania^[2]. He was born on October 15, 1885^[3]. He died in Oslo^[4]. He died on June 21, 1959^[5]. He worked as a composer^[6], academic musician^[7], music educator^[8], and pianist^[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10]

Key Facts

• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl was born in Christiania^[2].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl died in Oslo^[4].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl was born on October 15, 1885^[3].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl died on June 21, 1959^[5].
• Burial took place at Q19386650^[11].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's father was Olaus Andreas Grøndahl^[12].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's mother was Agathe Backer Grøndahl^[13].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl held citizenship in Norway^[14].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's professions included composer^[6].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl worked as an academic musician^[7].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl worked as a music educator^[8].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl worked as a pianist^[9].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl received the King's Medal of Merit in Gold^[15].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl is recorded as male^[16].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's genre is classical music^[18].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's Commons category is recorded as Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl^[19].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's family name is recorded as Backer-Grøndahl^[20].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's given name is recorded as Fridtjof^[21].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's instrument is recorded as piano^[22].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok^[23].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian^[24].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'no', 'text': 'Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl'}^[25].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's start of work period is recorded as 1903^[26].
• Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's sibling is recorded as Nils Backer-Grøndahl^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: NO^[29]

• Began / founded: 1885-10-15^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1959-06-21^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: 870156a5-9683-496f-81d8-6807fde1a222^[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Christiania^[2], Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl… he was born on October 15, 1885^[3]. His father was Olaus Andreas Grøndahl^[12]. His mother was Agathe Backer Grøndahl^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer^[6], academic musician^[7], music educator^[8], and pianist^[9].

Recognition

Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl received the King's Medal of Merit in Gold^[15].

Death and Burial

Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl died on June 21, 1959^[5]. He passed away in Oslo^[4]. Burial took place at Q19386650^[11].

Why It Matters

Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[33]

FAQs

Where was Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl born?

Born in Christiania^[2], Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl…

Where did Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl die?

Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl passed away in Oslo^[4].

Who were Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's parents?

Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's father was Olaus Andreas Grøndahl^[12]. Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl's mother was Agathe Backer Grøndahl^[13].

What did Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl do for work?

Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl worked as composer^[6], academic musician^[7], music educator^[8], and pianist^[9].

What awards did Fridtjof Backer-Grøndahl receive?

Honors received include King's Medal of Merit in Gold^[15].