Robert Kajanus

Finnish conductor and composer (1856–1933)
Person human Q708902
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Robert Kajanus

Summary

Robert Kajanus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Helsinki[2]. He was born on December 2, 1856[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on July 6, 1933[5]. He worked as a conductor[6] and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Kajanus was born in Helsinki[2].
  • Robert Kajanus died in Helsinki[4].
  • Robert Kajanus was born on December 2, 1856[3].
  • Robert Kajanus died on July 6, 1933[5].
  • Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[9].
  • Robert Kajanus's father was Georg August Kajanus[10].
  • Robert Kajanus's mother was Agnes Ottilia Kajanus[11].
  • Robert Kajanus was married to Lilli Kurikka[12].
  • A child of Robert Kajanus was Lilly Kajanus-Blenner[13].
  • Robert Kajanus held citizenship in Finland[14].
  • Robert Kajanus held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[15].
  • Swedish was Robert Kajanus's native language[16].
  • Robert Kajanus worked as a conductor[6].
  • Robert Kajanus worked as a composer[7].
  • Robert Kajanus was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[17].
  • A notable student of Robert Kajanus was Jean Sibelius[18].
  • Robert Kajanus received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19].
  • Robert Kajanus received the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[20].
  • Robert Kajanus received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Robert Kajanus received the Knight of the Order of Vasa[22].
  • Robert Kajanus received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].
  • Robert Kajanus received the Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary (1922)[24].
  • Robert Kajanus is recorded as male[25].
  • Robert Kajanus's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Robert Kajanus's genre is classical music[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Kajanus was born in Helsinki[2]. He was born on December 2, 1856[3]. His father was Georg August Kajanus[10]. His mother was Agnes Ottilia Kajanus[11]. Swedish was his native language[16].

Education

Robert Kajanus was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[17]. He studied under Carl Reinecke[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6] and composer[7]. A notable student of Robert Kajanus was Jean Sibelius[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], a grade of an order[29], in Finland[30], founded in 1919[31]; Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[20], a grade of an order[32], in Norway[33]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; Knight of the Order of Vasa[22], a grade of an order[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1772[38]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], a grade of an order[39], in Denmark[40]; and Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary (1922)[24], an order of merit[41], in Hungary[42], founded in 1922[43].

Personal Life

Robert Kajanus was married to Lilli Kurikka[12]. A child of him was Lilly Kajanus-Blenner[13].

Death and Burial

Robert Kajanus died on July 6, 1933[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Robert Kajanus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Robert Kajanus born?

Robert Kajanus's place of birth was Helsinki[2].

Where did Robert Kajanus die?

Robert Kajanus passed away in Helsinki[4].

Who were Robert Kajanus's parents?

Robert Kajanus's father was Georg August Kajanus[10]. Robert Kajanus's mother was Agnes Ottilia Kajanus[11].

Who was Robert Kajanus married to?

Robert Kajanus's spouses include Lilli Kurikka[12].

What did Robert Kajanus do for work?

Robert Kajanus worked as conductor[6] and composer[7].

Where did Robert Kajanus go to school?

Robert Kajanus was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[17].

What awards did Robert Kajanus receive?

Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[20], Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], and Knight of the Order of Vasa[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q27776606. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Q27776606. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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