Jean Sibelius
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Summary
Jean Sibelius was born on December 8, 1865[1], in Hämeenlinna[2]. He died on September 20, 1957[3], in Järvenpää[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], musicologist[7], university teacher[8], and violinist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,536 views/month, #6,139 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Christian Gustaf Sibelius[11]
- Mother: Maria Charlotta Sibelius[12]
- Spouse: Aino Sibelius[13]
- Child: Ruth Snellman[14], Heidi Blomstedt[15], Katarina Ilves[16]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[17], Grand Duchy of Finland[18]
- Native language: Swedish[19]
- Field of work: music[20]
- Employer: University of Helsinki[21]
- Educated at: Sibelius Academy[22], University of Helsinki[23]
- Notable work: Finlandia[24]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25], Wihuri Sibelius Prize[26], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[27], Finnish Music Hall of Fame[28], Goethe Medal for Art and Science[29], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[30], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[31], Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa[32], Commander of the Order of St. Olav[33], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[34], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[35], Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[36], Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[37]
- Member of: Academy of Arts of the GDR[38], Grand Lodge of Finland[39], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[40], Lake Tuusula Artist Community[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Genre: classical music[43], opera[44], symphony[45], incidental music[46], 20th-century classical music[47], art song[48]
- Commons category: Jean Sibelius[49]
- Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage[50], cerebral infarction[51]
- Residence: Ainola[52]
- Family name: Sibelius[53]
- Given name: Johan[54], Julius[55], Christian[56]
- Pseudonym: Jean Sibelius[57]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[58]
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Country: FI[59]
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Began / founded: 1865-12-08[60]
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Ended / dissolved: 1957-09-20[61]
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Genre(s): classical, romantic classical[62]
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Community tags: classical, composer, european, finnish, romantic classical[63]
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MusicBrainz ID: 691b0e9d-9e57-41cf-932d-a3d21b068e75[64]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jean Sibelius include Sibelius Monument[65], a sculpture[66], in Finland[67], founded in 1967[68]; Sibelius[69], a scorewriter[70], founded in 1993[71]; Sibelius Academy[72], a public university[73], in Finland[74], founded in 1882[75], headquartered in Taka-Töölö[76]; International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition[77]; Sibelius Hall[78]; Wihuri Sibelius Prize[79]; Sibelius Museum[80]; and 1405 Sibelius[81].
Why It Matters
Jean Sibelius has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[82] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]
Entities named for him include Sibelius Monument[65], a sculpture[66], in Finland[67], founded in 1967[68]; Sibelius[69], a scorewriter[70], founded in 1993[71]; Sibelius Academy[72], a public university[73], in Finland[74], founded in 1882[75], headquartered in Taka-Töölö[76]; International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition[77]; Sibelius Hall[78]; and Wihuri Sibelius Prize[79].
FAQs
Where was Jean Sibelius born?
Jean Sibelius was born in Hämeenlinna[2].
Where did Jean Sibelius die?
Jean Sibelius passed away in Järvenpää[4].
Who were Jean Sibelius's parents?
Jean Sibelius's father was Christian Gustaf Sibelius[11]. Jean Sibelius's mother was Maria Charlotta Sibelius[12].
Who was Jean Sibelius married to?
Jean Sibelius's spouses include Aino Sibelius[13].
What did Jean Sibelius do for work?
Jean Sibelius worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], musicologist[7], university teacher[8], and violinist[9].
Where did Jean Sibelius go to school?
Jean Sibelius was educated at Sibelius Academy[22] and University of Helsinki[23].
What awards did Jean Sibelius receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25], Wihuri Sibelius Prize[26], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[27], and Finnish Music Hall of Fame[28].