Jean Sibelius

Finnish composer (1865–1957)
Person human Q45682
Jean Sibelius
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Jean Sibelius

Summary

Jean Sibelius is a human[1]. Born in Hämeenlinna[2], he… he was born on December 8, 1865[3]. He passed away in Järvenpää[4]. He died on September 20, 1957[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], university teacher[9], and violinist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,216 views/month, #6,139 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jean Sibelius's place of birth was Hämeenlinna[2].
  • Jean Sibelius died in Järvenpää[4].
  • Jean Sibelius was born on December 8, 1865[3].
  • Jean Sibelius died on September 20, 1957[5].
  • Jean Sibelius's father was Christian Gustaf Sibelius[12].
  • Jean Sibelius's mother was Maria Charlotta Sibelius[13].
  • Among Jean Sibelius's spouses was Aino Sibelius[14].
  • A child of Jean Sibelius was Ruth Snellman[15].
  • A child of Jean Sibelius was Heidi Blomstedt[16].
  • A child of Jean Sibelius was Katarina Ilves[17].
  • Jean Sibelius held citizenship in Finland[18].
  • Jean Sibelius held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[19].
  • Swedish was Jean Sibelius's native language[20].
  • Jean Sibelius's professions included composer[6].
  • Jean Sibelius's professions included conductor[7].
  • Jean Sibelius's professions included musicologist[8].
  • Jean Sibelius's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Jean Sibelius's professions included violinist[10].
  • Jean Sibelius's field of work was music[21].
  • Jean Sibelius was employed by University of Helsinki[22].
  • Jean Sibelius's education included a stint at Sibelius Academy[23].
  • Jean Sibelius's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Jean Sibelius is Finlandia[25].
  • Jean Sibelius received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26].
  • Jean Sibelius received the Wihuri Sibelius Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean Sibelius was born in Hämeenlinna[2]. He was born on December 8, 1865[3]. His father was Christian Gustaf Sibelius[12]. His mother was Maria Charlotta Sibelius[13]. Swedish was his native language[20].

Education

Educated at Sibelius Academy[23], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1882[30], headquartered in Taka-Töölö[31] and University of Helsinki[24], a public university[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1640[34], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], university teacher[9], and violinist[10]. Jean Sibelius's field of work was music[21]. Among his employers was University of Helsinki[22].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jean Sibelius is Finlandia[25]. Things named for him include Sibelius Monument[36], a sculpture[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1967[39]; International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition[40], a classical music competition[41], in Finland[42], founded in 1965[43]; Sibelius[44], a film[45], directed by Timo Koivusalo[46]; Wihuri Sibelius Prize[47]; Sibelius Museum[48]; 1405 Sibelius[49]; Sibelius Glacier[50]; and Sibelius Academy[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26], a grade of an order[52], in Finland[53], founded in 1919[54]; Wihuri Sibelius Prize[27], a music award[55], in Finland[56], founded in 1953[57]; Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[58], a class of award[59], in United Kingdom[60], founded in 1871[61]; Finnish Music Hall of Fame[62], a music hall of fame[63], in Finland[64], founded in 2018[65]; Goethe Medal for Art and Science[66], an art prize[67], in Nazi Germany[68], founded in 1932[69]; and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[70], a grade of an order[71], in Denmark[72].

Personal Life

Among Jean Sibelius's spouses was Aino Sibelius[14]. Children include Ruth Snellman[15], an actor[73], 1894–1976[74], of Finland[75], awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[76]; Heidi Blomstedt[16], a designer[77], 1911–1982[78], of Finland[79], specialised in ceramic[80]; and Katarina Ilves[17], 1903–1984[81], of Finland[82].

Death and Burial

Jean Sibelius died on September 20, 1957[5]. He died in Järvenpää[4]. Recorded cause of death include cerebral hemorrhage[83] and cerebral infarction[84].

Why It Matters

Jean Sibelius ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,216 views/month, #6,139 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

Entities named for him include Sibelius Monument[36], a sculpture[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1967[39]; International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition[40], a classical music competition[41], in Finland[42], founded in 1965[43]; Sibelius[44], a film[45], directed by Timo Koivusalo[46]; Wihuri Sibelius Prize[47]; Sibelius Museum[48]; and 1405 Sibelius[49].

FAQs

Where was Jean Sibelius born?

Jean Sibelius's place of birth was Hämeenlinna[2].

Where did Jean Sibelius die?

Jean Sibelius died in Järvenpää[4].

Who were Jean Sibelius's parents?

Jean Sibelius's father was Christian Gustaf Sibelius[12]. Jean Sibelius's mother was Maria Charlotta Sibelius[13].

Who was Jean Sibelius married to?

Jean Sibelius's spouses include Aino Sibelius[14].

What did Jean Sibelius do for work?

Jean Sibelius worked as composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], university teacher[9], and violinist[10].

Where did Jean Sibelius go to school?

Jean Sibelius was educated at Sibelius Academy[23] and University of Helsinki[24].

What awards did Jean Sibelius receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26], Wihuri Sibelius Prize[27], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[58], and Finnish Music Hall of Fame[62].

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