Robert Riefling

Norwegian musician (1911–1988)
Person human Q7349303
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Robert Riefling

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[4]. He died on July 1, 1988[5]. He worked as a professor[6], musicologist[7], and pianist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Riefling was born in Aker[2].
  • Robert Riefling's place of birth was Akershus[10].
  • Robert Riefling passed away in Oslo[4].
  • Robert Riefling was born on September 17, 1911[3].
  • Robert Riefling died on July 1, 1988[5].
  • Robert Riefling's father was Albert Riefling[11].
  • Robert Riefling was married to Amalie Christie[12].
  • Robert Riefling was married to Borghild Hammerich[13].
  • Robert Riefling held citizenship in Norway[14].
  • Robert Riefling worked as a professor[6].
  • Robert Riefling's professions included musicologist[7].
  • Robert Riefling worked as a pianist[8].
  • Robert Riefling was employed by Norwegian Academy of Music[15].
  • Robert Riefling received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Robert Riefling received the Oslo City Culture Award[17].
  • Robert Riefling received the Spellemann Award for classical record of the year[18].
  • Robert Riefling received the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].
  • Robert Riefling received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[20].
  • Robert Riefling is recorded as male[21].
  • Robert Riefling's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Robert Riefling's genre is classical music[23].
  • Robert Riefling's Commons category is recorded as Robert Riefling[24].
  • Robert Riefling's family name is recorded as Riefling[25].
  • Robert Riefling's given name is recorded as Robert[26].
  • Robert Riefling's instrument is recorded as piano[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Aker[2], a former municipality of Norway[28], in Norway[29] and Akershus[10], a county of Norway[30], in Norway[31], founded in 1919[32]. Robert Riefling was born on September 17, 1911[3]. His father was Albert Riefling[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include professor[6], musicologist[7], and pianist[8]. Robert Riefling was employed by Norwegian Academy of Music[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[33], in Denmark[34]; Oslo City Culture Award[17], an award[35], in Norway[36], founded in 1966[37]; Spellemann Award for classical record of the year[18]; Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[19], a grade of an order[38], in Norway[39]; and Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[20], a grade of an order[40], in Norway[41].

Personal Life

Spouses include Amalie Christie[12], a musician[42], 1913–2010[43], of Norway[44] and Borghild Hammerich[13], a manager[45], 1901–1978[46], of Norway[47], awarded the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[48].

Death and Burial

Robert Riefling died on July 1, 1988[5]. He passed away in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Riefling ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Robert Riefling born?

Robert Riefling was born in Aker[2].

Where did Robert Riefling die?

Robert Riefling passed away in Oslo[4].

Who were Robert Riefling's parents?

Robert Riefling's father was Albert Riefling[11].

Who was Robert Riefling married to?

Robert Riefling's spouses include Amalie Christie[12] and Borghild Hammerich[13].

What did Robert Riefling do for work?

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

What awards did Robert Riefling receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], Oslo City Culture Award[17], Spellemann Award for classical record of the year[18], and Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].

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  2. [10] . Q14005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
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  9. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Oslo
    Occupation professor, musicologist, pianist
    Place of birth Aker, Akershus
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  2. 16d ago · KaZoria · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genre
    Place of birth Aker, Akershus
    Student ['Q17101064', 'Q30258992']
    Employer Norwegian Academy of Music
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