Hugo Alfvén
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Summary
Hugo Alfvén is a human[1]. He was born in Stockholm[2]. He was born on May 1, 1872[3]. He died in Falun[4]. He died on May 8, 1960[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], classical composer[7], musicologist[8], painter[9], and violinist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Stockholm[2].
- Hugo Alfvén's place of birth was Jakob and Johannes parish[12].
- Hugo Alfvén passed away in Falun[4].
- Hugo Alfvén was born on May 1, 1872[3].
- Hugo Alfvén died on May 8, 1960[5].
- Hugo Alfvén died on May 5, 1960[13].
- Hugo Alfvén is buried at Leksand cemetery[14].
- Hugo Alfvén's father was Anders Alfvén[15].
- Hugo Alfvén's mother was Lotten Axelsson Puke[16].
- Hugo Alfvén was married to Marie Krøyer[17].
- A child of Hugo Alfvén was Margita Alfvén[18].
- Hugo Alfvén held citizenship in Sweden[19].
- Hugo Alfvén's professions included conductor[6].
- Hugo Alfvén's professions included classical composer[7].
- Hugo Alfvén's professions included musicologist[8].
- Hugo Alfvén's professions included painter[9].
- Hugo Alfvén's professions included violinist[10].
- Hugo Alfvén's professions included composer[20].
- Hugo Alfvén was employed by Uppsala University[21].
- Among Hugo Alfvén's employers was Kungliga Hovkapellet[22].
- Hugo Alfvén's education included a stint at Royal College of Music in Stockholm[23].
- A notable work attributed to Hugo Alfvén is Klockorna[24].
- A notable work attributed to Hugo Alfvén is Festspel[25].
- A notable work attributed to Hugo Alfvén is Gustaf Frödings jordafärd[26].
- Hugo Alfvén received the Litteris et Artibus[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Stockholm[2], a city[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1187[30] and Jakob and Johannes parish[12], a parish of the Church of Sweden[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1643[33]. Hugo Alfvén was born on May 1, 1872[3]. His father was Anders Alfvén[15]. His mother was Lotten Axelsson Puke[16].
Education
Hugo Alfvén's education included a stint at Royal College of Music in Stockholm[23]. Studied under Lars Zetterquist[34], a violinist[35], 1860–1946[36], of Sweden[37]; Johan Lindberg[38], a violinist[39], 1837–1914[40], of Sweden[41]; and Johan Lindegren[42], a composer[43], 1842–1908[44], of Sweden[45].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[6], classical composer[7], musicologist[8], painter[9], violinist[10], and composer[20]. Employers include Uppsala University[21], a university[46], in Sweden[47], founded in 1477[48], headquartered in Uppsala[49] and Kungliga Hovkapellet[22], an orchestra[50], in Sweden[51], founded in 1526[52], headquartered in Stockholm[53].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Klockorna[24], a musical work/composition[54]; Festspel[25], a musical work/composition[55]; and Gustaf Frödings jordafärd[26], a musical work/composition[56].
Recognition
Awards received include Litteris et Artibus[27], a medallion[57], in Sweden[58], founded in 1853[59]; director musices[60], a title of honor[61]; Order of the Dannebrog[62], an order of merit[63], in Denmark[64], founded in 1671[65]; and Zorn badge in gold[66], an award[67], in Sweden[68].
Personal Life
Hugo Alfvén was married to Marie Krøyer[17]. A child of him was Margita Alfvén[18].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 8, 1960[5] and May 5, 1960[13]. Hugo Alfvén died in Falun[4]. Burial took place at Leksand cemetery[14].
Why It Matters
Hugo Alfvén has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
FAQs
Where was Hugo Alfvén born?
Born in Stockholm[2].
Where did Hugo Alfvén die?
Hugo Alfvén passed away in Falun[4].
Who were Hugo Alfvén's parents?
Hugo Alfvén's father was Anders Alfvén[15]. Hugo Alfvén's mother was Lotten Axelsson Puke[16].
Who was Hugo Alfvén married to?
Hugo Alfvén's spouses include Marie Krøyer[17].
What did Hugo Alfvén do for work?
Hugo Alfvén worked as conductor[6], classical composer[7], musicologist[8], painter[9], and violinist[10].
Where did Hugo Alfvén go to school?
Hugo Alfvén was educated at Royal College of Music in Stockholm[23].
What awards did Hugo Alfvén receive?
Honors received include Litteris et Artibus[27], director musices[60], Order of the Dannebrog[62], and Zorn badge in gold[66].