Jussi Björling
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Summary
Jussi Björling was born on February 5, 1911[1], in Stora Tuna[2]. He died on September 9, 1960[3], in Engelbrekt church parish[4]. He worked as an opera singer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,522 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Stora Tuna kyrkogård[7]
- Father: David Björling[8]
- Spouse: Anna-Lisa Björling[9]
- Child: Rolf Björling[10], Ann-Charlotte Björling[11]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[12]
- Educated at: Royal College of Music in Stockholm[13]
- Award received: Litteris et Artibus[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: opera[16]
- Record label: His Master's Voice[17], RCA Red Seal[18]
- Commons category: Jussi Björling[19]
- Voice type: tenor[20]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[21]
- Family name: Björling[22]
- Given name: Johan[23], Jussi[24], Jonatan[25]
- Pseudonym: Erik Odde[26]
- Official website: https://jussibjorlingsociety.org[27]
- Student of: John Forsell[28], Tullio Voghera[29]
- Manner of death: natural causes[30]
- Instrument: voice[31]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[33]
- Birth name: Johan Jonatan Björling[34]
- Name in native language: Jussi Björling[35]
- Start of work period: 1930[36]
Why It Matters
Jussi Björling has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Jussi Björling born?
Jussi Björling was born in Stora Tuna[2].
Where did Jussi Björling die?
Jussi Björling passed away in Engelbrekt church parish[4].
Who were Jussi Björling's parents?
Jussi Björling's father was David Björling[8].
Who was Jussi Björling married to?
Jussi Björling's spouses include Anna-Lisa Björling[9].
What did Jussi Björling do for work?
Jussi Björling worked as an opera singer[5].
Where did Jussi Björling go to school?
Jussi Björling was educated at Royal College of Music in Stockholm[13].
What awards did Jussi Björling receive?
Honors received include Litteris et Artibus[14].