Klaus Egge
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Summary
Klaus Egge was born on July 19, 1906[1], in Notodden Municipality[2]. He died on March 7, 1979[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a composer[5] and music critic[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Gransherad[8], Gransherad Municipality[9]
- Place of burial: Vår Frelsers gravlund[10]
- Child: Ketil Egge[11], Guri Egge[12]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[13]
- Student: Finn Mortensen[14]
- Notable work: Piano Concerto No. 2[15], Symfonie nr. 4 (Egge)[16]
- Award received: Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[17], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav[18], Order of the Falcon[19], Commander of the Order of St. Olav[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: symphony[22]
- Commons category: Klaus Egge[23]
- Family name: Egge[24]
- Given name: Klaus[25]
- Student of: Nils Larsen[26]
- Instrument: pipe organ[27]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1950–1958)[28], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[29], Hvem er Hvem?[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[31]
Why It Matters
Klaus Egge has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Klaus Egge born?
Klaus Egge's place of birth was Notodden Municipality[2].
Where did Klaus Egge die?
Klaus Egge died in Oslo[4].
What did Klaus Egge do for work?
Klaus Egge worked as a composer[5] and music critic[6].
What awards did Klaus Egge receive?
Honors received include Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[17], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav[18], Order of the Falcon[19], and Commander of the Order of St. Olav[20].