Nils-Eric Fougstedt

Finnish composer and conductor (1910-1961)
Person human Q706881
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Nils-Eric Fougstedt

Summary

Nils-Eric Fougstedt is a human[1]. Born in Turku[2], he… he was born on May 24, 1910[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on April 12, 1961[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], and choir director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt was born in Turku[2].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt died in Helsinki[4].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt was born on May 24, 1910[3].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt died on April 12, 1961[5].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt held citizenship in Finland[11].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[12].
  • Swedish was Nils-Eric Fougstedt's native language[13].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt's professions included conductor[6].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt's professions included composer[7].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt worked as a choir director[8].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt's education included a stint at Sibelius Academy[14].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt received the Professor[16].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt is recorded as male[17].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt's genre is classical music[19].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt's Commons category is recorded as Nils-Eric Fougstedt[20].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt was part of the conflict Continuation War[21].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt's family name is recorded as Fougstedt[22].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt's given name is recorded as Nils[23].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt's given name is recorded as Eric[24].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt's work location is recorded as Helsinki[25].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt's allegiance is recorded as Finland[26].
  • Nils-Eric Fougstedt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Turku[2], Nils-Eric Fougstedt… he was born on May 24, 1910[3]. Swedish was his native language[13].

Education

Nils-Eric Fougstedt's education included a stint at Sibelius Academy[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], and choir director[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1943[30] and Professor[16], a honorific prefix[31].

Death and Burial

Nils-Eric Fougstedt died on April 12, 1961[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Nils-Eric Fougstedt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32]

FAQs

Where was Nils-Eric Fougstedt born?

Nils-Eric Fougstedt's place of birth was Turku[2].

Where did Nils-Eric Fougstedt die?

Nils-Eric Fougstedt died in Helsinki[4].

What did Nils-Eric Fougstedt do for work?

Nils-Eric Fougstedt worked as conductor[6], composer[7], and choir director[8].

Where did Nils-Eric Fougstedt go to school?

Nils-Eric Fougstedt was educated at Sibelius Academy[14].

What awards did Nils-Eric Fougstedt receive?

Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15] and Professor[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Classical Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7h ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Nils, Eric
    Place of birth Turku
    Native language Swedish
    Occupation conductor, composer, choir director
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