Wilhelm Stenhammar

Swedish composer, pianist and conductor (1871–1927)
Person human Q435688
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Wilhelm Stenhammar

Summary

Wilhelm Stenhammar is a human[1]. Born in Stockholm[2], he… he was born on February 7, 1871[3]. He died in Jonsered[4]. He died on November 20, 1927[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], and pianist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Stenhammar's place of birth was Stockholm[2].
  • Born in Adolf Fredriks parish[10], Wilhelm Stenhammar…
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar died in Jonsered[4].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar was born on February 7, 1871[3].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar died on November 20, 1927[5].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar is buried at Mariebergskyrkogården[11].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar's father was Per Ulrik Stenhammar[12].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar was married to Helga Stenhammar[13].
  • A child of Wilhelm Stenhammar was Hillevi Stenhammar[14].
  • A child of Wilhelm Stenhammar was Claes Göran Stenhammar[15].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar held citizenship in Sweden[16].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar's professions included conductor[6].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar worked as a composer[7].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar's professions included pianist[8].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar was educated at Uppsala University[17].
  • A notable student of Wilhelm Stenhammar was Ruth Almén[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Wilhelm Stenhammar is Piano Concerto No. 2[19].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar received the honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[20].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Music[21].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar is recorded as male[22].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar's genre is classical music[24].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar's genre is opera[25].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar's genre is symphony[26].
  • Wilhelm Stenhammar's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Stenhammar[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Stockholm[2], a city[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1187[30] and Adolf Fredriks parish[10], a parish of the Church of Sweden[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1675[33]. Wilhelm Stenhammar was born on February 7, 1871[3]. His father was Per Ulrik Stenhammar[12].

Education

Wilhelm Stenhammar was educated at Uppsala University[17]. Studied under Richard Andersson[34], a composer[35], 1851–1918[36], of Sweden[37] and Karl Heinrich Barth[38], a pianist[39], 1847–1922[40], of Germany[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], and pianist[8]. A notable student of Wilhelm Stenhammar was Ruth Almén[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Wilhelm Stenhammar is Piano Concerto No. 2[19].

Recognition

Wilhelm Stenhammar received the honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[20].

Personal Life

Wilhelm Stenhammar was married to Helga Stenhammar[13]. Children include Hillevi Stenhammar[14], a singer[42], 1899–1985[43], of Sweden[44] and Claes Göran Stenhammar[15], a singer[45], 1897–1968[46], of Sweden[47].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Stenhammar died on November 20, 1927[5]. He died in Jonsered[4]. Recorded cause of death include myocardial infarction[48] and stroke[49]. He is buried at Mariebergskyrkogården[11].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Stenhammar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Stenhammar born?

Wilhelm Stenhammar's place of birth was Stockholm[2].

Where did Wilhelm Stenhammar die?

Wilhelm Stenhammar passed away in Jonsered[4].

Who were Wilhelm Stenhammar's parents?

Wilhelm Stenhammar's father was Per Ulrik Stenhammar[12].

Who was Wilhelm Stenhammar married to?

Wilhelm Stenhammar's spouses include Helga Stenhammar[13].

What did Wilhelm Stenhammar do for work?

Wilhelm Stenhammar worked as conductor[6], composer[7], and pianist[8].

Where did Wilhelm Stenhammar go to school?

Wilhelm Stenhammar was educated at Uppsala University[17].

What awards did Wilhelm Stenhammar receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[20].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [7] . Musikverkets auktoritetsdatabas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [11] . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [19] . wikidata.org.
  27. [18] . wikidata.org.
  28. [34] . wikidata.org.
  29. [38] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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