Selim Palmgren

Finnish composer and pianist (1878–1951)
Person human Q1345209
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Selim Palmgren

Summary

Selim Palmgren is a human[1]. Born in Pori[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1878[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on December 13, 1951[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], and pianist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Selim Palmgren was born in Pori[2].
  • Selim Palmgren died in Helsinki[4].
  • Selim Palmgren was born on February 16, 1878[3].
  • Selim Palmgren died on December 13, 1951[5].
  • Selim Palmgren died on December 16, 1951[10].
  • Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].
  • Selim Palmgren was married to Maikki Järnefelt[12].
  • Selim Palmgren was married to Minna Talvik-Palmgren[13].
  • Selim Palmgren held citizenship in Finland[14].
  • Selim Palmgren held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[15].
  • Selim Palmgren worked as a composer[6].
  • Selim Palmgren worked as a conductor[7].
  • Selim Palmgren worked as a pianist[8].
  • Selim Palmgren was employed by Eastman School of Music[16].
  • Selim Palmgren was educated at Sibelius Academy[17].
  • Selim Palmgren's education included a stint at Pori Lyceum[18].
  • A notable student of Selim Palmgren was Joonas Kokkonen[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Selim Palmgren is Q14856533[20].
  • Selim Palmgren received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[21].
  • Selim Palmgren received the Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[22].
  • Selim Palmgren is recorded as male[23].
  • Selim Palmgren's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Selim Palmgren's genre is classical music[25].
  • Selim Palmgren's Commons category is recorded as Selim Palmgren[26].
  • Selim Palmgren's family name is recorded as Palmgren[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Selim Palmgren was born in Pori[2]. He was born on February 16, 1878[3].

Education

Educated at Sibelius Academy[17], a public university[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1882[30], headquartered in Taka-Töölö[31] and Pori Lyceum[18], a comprehensive school[32], in Finland[33], founded in 1879[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], and pianist[8]. Selim Palmgren was employed by Eastman School of Music[16]. A notable student of him was Joonas Kokkonen[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Selim Palmgren is Q14856533[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[21], a grade of an order[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1919[37] and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[22], a grade of an order[38], in Sweden[39].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maikki Järnefelt[12], an opera singer[40], 1871–1929[41], of Finland[42] and Minna Talvik-Palmgren[13], a singer[43], 1902–1983[44], of Finland[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 13, 1951[5] and December 16, 1951[10]. Selim Palmgren passed away in Helsinki[4]. Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Selim Palmgren has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Selim Palmgren born?

Born in Pori[2], Selim Palmgren…

Where did Selim Palmgren die?

Selim Palmgren died in Helsinki[4].

Who was Selim Palmgren married to?

Selim Palmgren's spouses include Maikki Järnefelt[12] and Minna Talvik-Palmgren[13].

What did Selim Palmgren do for work?

Selim Palmgren worked as composer[6], conductor[7], and pianist[8].

Where did Selim Palmgren go to school?

Selim Palmgren was educated at Sibelius Academy[17] and Pori Lyceum[18].

What awards did Selim Palmgren receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[21] and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  7. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 10w ago · LccnBot bot · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Selim, Gustaf, Adolf
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Award received Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Commander of the Order of the Polar Star
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