Väinö Raitio
Finnish composer (1891–1945)
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Summary
Väinö Raitio was born on April 15, 1891[1], in Sortavala[2]. He died on September 10, 1945[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a composer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[7]
- Father: Kosti Raitio[8]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[9]
- Educated at: Sibelius Academy[10]
- Student: Erkki Aaltonen[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Genre: opera[13]
- Commons category: Väinö Raitio[14]
- Family name: Raitio[15]
- Given name: Väinö[16], Eerikki[17]
- Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[19]
- Sibling: Eino Raitio[20], Martti Raitio[21]
Why It Matters
Väinö Raitio has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Väinö Raitio born?
Väinö Raitio's place of birth was Sortavala[2].
Where did Väinö Raitio die?
Väinö Raitio died in Helsinki[4].
Who were Väinö Raitio's parents?
Väinö Raitio's father was Kosti Raitio[8].
What did Väinö Raitio do for work?
Väinö Raitio worked as a composer[5].
Where did Väinö Raitio go to school?
Väinö Raitio was educated at Sibelius Academy[10].