George de Godzinsky

Russian-Finnish composer (1914-1994)
Person human Q4141134
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George de Godzinsky

Summary

George de Godzinsky is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on July 5, 1914[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on May 23, 1994[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], and pianist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • George de Godzinsky's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • George de Godzinsky died in Helsinki[4].
  • George de Godzinsky was born on July 5, 1914[3].
  • George de Godzinsky died on May 23, 1994[5].
  • Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].
  • George de Godzinsky's father was François de Godzinsky[11].
  • A child of George de Godzinsky was Robert de Godzinsky[12].
  • George de Godzinsky held citizenship in Finland[13].
  • George de Godzinsky held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[14].
  • George de Godzinsky worked as a conductor[6].
  • George de Godzinsky worked as a composer[7].
  • George de Godzinsky worked as a pianist[8].
  • George de Godzinsky held the position of Eurovision Song Contest conductor[15].
  • George de Godzinsky's education included a stint at Sibelius Academy[16].
  • George de Godzinsky received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17].
  • George de Godzinsky received the Finnish State Prize for Music[18].
  • George de Godzinsky received the Golden Emma[19].
  • George de Godzinsky is recorded as male[20].
  • George de Godzinsky's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • George de Godzinsky's genre is schlager music[22].
  • George de Godzinsky's Commons category is recorded as George de Godzinsky[23].
  • George de Godzinsky's family name is recorded as de Godzinsky[24].
  • George de Godzinsky's given name is recorded as George[25].
  • George de Godzinsky's work location is recorded as Helsinki[26].
  • George de Godzinsky's instrument is recorded as piano[27].

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Origins and Family

George de Godzinsky's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on July 5, 1914[3]. His father was François de Godzinsky[11].

Education

George de Godzinsky's education included a stint at Sibelius Academy[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], and pianist[8]. George de Godzinsky held the position of Eurovision Song Contest conductor[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1943[30]; Finnish State Prize for Music[18], a music award[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1972[33]; and Golden Emma[19].

Personal Life

A child of George de Godzinsky was Robert de Godzinsky[12].

Death and Burial

George de Godzinsky died on May 23, 1994[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

George de Godzinsky has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was George de Godzinsky born?

George de Godzinsky's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did George de Godzinsky die?

George de Godzinsky died in Helsinki[4].

Who were George de Godzinsky's parents?

George de Godzinsky's father was François de Godzinsky[11].

What did George de Godzinsky do for work?

George de Godzinsky worked as conductor[6], composer[7], and pianist[8].

Where did George de Godzinsky go to school?

George de Godzinsky was educated at Sibelius Academy[16].

What awards did George de Godzinsky receive?

Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[17], Finnish State Prize for Music[18], and Golden Emma[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . hs.fi. hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . areena.yle.fi. Retrieved . areena.yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant person ['Q563460', 'Q706881', 'Q189164']
    Genre schlager music
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  2. 4w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant person ['Q563460', 'Q706881', 'Q189164']
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  3. 5w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of ['Q1345209', 'Q534960', 'Q713467', 'Q4354710', 'Q133832']
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  4. 5w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of ['Q1345209', 'Q534960', 'Q713467', 'Q4354710', 'Q133832']
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  5. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in Eurovision Song Contest 1961, Eurovision Song Contest 1962, Eurovision Song Contest 1963 +2
    Given name George
    Family name de Godzinsky
    Country of citizenship Finland, Grand Duchy of Finland
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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