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Edvard Grieg
Norwegian composer and pianist (1843–1907).
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Edvard Grieg was a Norwegian composer and pianist. Born on 15 June 1843 in Bergen, Grieg died on 4 September 1907 in Bergen at the age of 64.
Notable works include Peer Gynt. Grieg studied at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig and Tanks Upper Secondary School. Honours include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav.
With a Wikipedia article in 111 languages, Edvard Grieg is No. 6,463 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 15 June 1843, Bergen
- Died
- 4 September 1907, Bergen (aged 64)
- Country
- Norway
- Known as
- Composer, pianist
- Field
- Music
- Education
- University of Music and Theatre Leipzig, Tanks Upper Secondary School
- Plays
- Piano
- Genres
- Classical music
- Languages
- Norwegian
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 111
Did you know
64
Lived to 64.
15 Jun
Shares a birthday with Xi Jinping and Mohamed Salah.
43
One of 43 people in the Index born in Bergen, with Erna Solberg.
111
Has a Wikipedia article in 111 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Edvard Grieg
- MotherGesine Hagerup
- SpouseNina Grieg
- SiblingJohn Grieg
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav
Notable works
- Peer Gynt
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