Olav Roots
Estonian musician (1910–1974)
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Summary
Olav Roots was born on October 28, 1910[1], in Tartu County[2]. He died on January 30, 1974[3], in Bogotá[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], pianist[6], composer[7], and musician[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Rõngu Rural Municipality[10]
- Date of birth: February 26, 1910[11]
- Country of citizenship: Estonia[12], Soviet Union[13], Sweden[14]
- Educated at: Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre[15]
- Member of: Tartu School of Composition[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Olav Roots[18]
- Family name: Roots[19]
- Given name: Olav[20]
- Instrument: piano[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Estonian[22], Swedish[23]
Why It Matters
Olav Roots is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Olav Roots born?
Olav Roots's place of birth was Tartu County[2].
Where did Olav Roots die?
Olav Roots died in Bogotá[4].
What did Olav Roots do for work?
Olav Roots worked as a conductor[5], pianist[6], composer[7], and musician[8].
Where did Olav Roots go to school?
Olav Roots was educated at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre[15].