Robert Riefling

Norwegian musician (1911–1988)
Person human Q7349303
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Summary

Robert Riefling is a human[1]. Born in Aker[2], he… he was born on September 17, 1911[3]. He passed away in Oslo Municipality[4]. He died on July 1, 1988[5]. He worked as a professor[6], musicologist[7], pianist[8], and music teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Robert Riefling was born in Aker[2].
  • Robert Riefling's place of birth was Akershus[11].
  • Born in Oslo Municipality[12].
  • Robert Riefling died in Oslo Municipality[4].
  • Robert Riefling passed away in Oslo[13].
  • Robert Riefling was born on September 17, 1911[3].
  • Robert Riefling died on July 1, 1988[5].
  • Robert Riefling's father was Albert Riefling[14].
  • Robert Riefling was married to Amalie Christie[15].
  • Robert Riefling was married to Borghild Hammerich[16].
  • Robert Riefling held citizenship in Norway[17].
  • Robert Riefling worked as a professor[6].
  • Robert Riefling worked as a musicologist[7].
  • Robert Riefling's professions included pianist[8].
  • Robert Riefling's professions included music teacher[9].
  • Robert Riefling was employed by Norwegian Academy of Music[18].
  • A notable student of Robert Riefling was Babben Lavik[19].
  • A notable student of Robert Riefling was Gro Shetelig[20].
  • A notable student of Robert Riefling was Q139646703[21].
  • A notable student of Robert Riefling was Knut Wiggen[22].
  • Robert Riefling received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].
  • Robert Riefling received the Oslo City Culture Award[24].
  • Robert Riefling received the Spellemann Award for classical record of the year[25].
  • Robert Riefling received the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[26].
  • Robert Riefling received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Aker[2], a former municipality of Norway[28], in Norway[29]; Akershus[11], a county of Norway[30], in Norway[31], founded in 1919[32]; and Oslo Municipality[12], a municipality of Norway[33], in Norway[34], founded in 1838[35]. Robert Riefling was born on September 17, 1911[3]. His father was Albert Riefling[14].

Education

Robert Riefling studied under Nils Larsen[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include professor[6], musicologist[7], pianist[8], and music teacher[9]. Among Robert Riefling's employers was Norwegian Academy of Music[18]. Notable students include Babben Lavik[19], a pianist[37], 1924–2005[38], of Norway[39]; Gro Shetelig[20], a music educator[40], b. 1948[41], of Norway[42]; Q139646703[21]; and Knut Wiggen[22], a composer[43], 1927–2016[44], of Sweden[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], a grade of an order[46], in Denmark[47]; Oslo City Culture Award[24], an award[48], in Norway[49], founded in 1966[50]; Spellemann Award for classical record of the year[25]; Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[26], a grade of an order[51], in Norway[52]; and Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[27], a grade of an order[53], in Norway[54].

Personal Life

Spouses include Amalie Christie[15], a musician[55], 1913–2010[56], of Norway[57] and Borghild Hammerich[16], a manager[58], 1901–1978[59], of Norway[60], awarded the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[61].

Death and Burial

Robert Riefling died on July 1, 1988[5]. Recorded place of death include Oslo Municipality[4], a municipality of Norway[62], in Norway[63], founded in 1838[64] and Oslo[13], a big city[65], in Norway[66], founded in 1048[67].

Why It Matters

Robert Riefling ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

FAQs

Where was Robert Riefling born?

Robert Riefling was born in Aker[2].

Where did Robert Riefling die?

Robert Riefling passed away in Oslo Municipality[4].

Who were Robert Riefling's parents?

Robert Riefling's father was Albert Riefling[14].

Who was Robert Riefling married to?

Robert Riefling's spouses include Amalie Christie[15] and Borghild Hammerich[16].

What did Robert Riefling do for work?

Robert Riefling worked as professor[6], musicologist[7], pianist[8], and music teacher[9].

What awards did Robert Riefling receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], Oslo City Culture Award[24], Spellemann Award for classical record of the year[25], and Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[26].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [68] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [69] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Oslo Municipality, Oslo
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'ja', 'nl', 'no', 'ru']
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  2. 9w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence → Oslo Municipality
    Described by source → Hvem er Hvem?, Hvem er Hvem? (1948)
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  3. 9w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Hvem er Hvem?, Hvem er Hvem? (1948)
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  4. 14w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of detention → Bredtveit prison, Grini detention camp
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  5. 17w ago · Python72 · 2026-06-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Oslo Municipality, Oslo
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  6. 18w ago · KaZoria · 2026-06-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Babben Lavik, Gro Shetelig, Q139646703 +1
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  7. 18w ago · KaZoria · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Babben Lavik, Gro Shetelig, Q139646703 +1
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  8. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Oslo Municipality, Oslo
    Occupation → professor, musicologist, pianist +1
    Place of birth → Aker, Akershus, Oslo Municipality
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  9. 23w ago · KaZoria · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genre → —
    Place of birth → Aker, Akershus, Oslo Municipality
    Student → Babben Lavik, Gro Shetelig, Q139646703 +1
    Employer → Norwegian Academy of Music
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