Alexander Rybak

Norwegian singer, actor, violinist, composer, pianist
Person human Q131259
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Summary

Alexander Rybak was born on May 13, 1986[1], in Minsk[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], musician[4], singer[5], composer[6], and fiddler[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,219 views/month, #6,806 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Norway[9], Belarus[10]
  • Ethnic group: Belarusians[11]
  • Occupation: pianist[12], model[13], songwriter[14], violinist[15], singer-songwriter[16], recording artist[17], voice actor[18]
  • Educated at: Barratt Due Institute of Music[19], Columbia College Chicago[20]
  • Award received: Spellemann Award of the year[21], First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest[22]
  • Religion or worldview: Christianity[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Genre: pop music[25], classical music[26], indie pop[27], baroque pop[28], crossover[29], adult contemporary music[30], symphonic rock[31], pop rock[32], country music[33], folk rock[34]
  • Record label: Universal Music Group[35]
  • Discography: Alexander Rybak discography[36]
  • Commons category: Alexander Rybak[37]
  • Voice type: tenore di grazia[38]
  • Family name: Rybak[39]
  • Given name: Alexander[40], Aliaksandr[41]
  • Pseudonym: Alexander Rybak[42]
  • Official website: https://alexanderrybak.com[43]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Alexander Rybak[44]
  • Commons gallery: Alexander Rybak[45]
  • Instrument: fiddle[46], piano[47], guitar[48], violin[49], voice[50]
  • Participant in: Eurovision Song Contest 2009[51], Eurovision Song Contest 2018[52]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[53], Belarusian[54], English[55], Norwegian[56]
  • Birth name: Aliaksandr Iharavitch Rybak[57]
  • Name in native language: Аляксандр Рыбак[58], Alexander Rybak[59]

Why It Matters

Alexander Rybak has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Rybak born?

Alexander Rybak was born in Minsk[2].

What did Alexander Rybak do for work?

Alexander Rybak worked as an actor[3], musician[4], singer[5], composer[6], and fiddler[7].

Where did Alexander Rybak go to school?

Alexander Rybak was educated at Barratt Due Institute of Music[19] and Columbia College Chicago[20].

What awards did Alexander Rybak receive?

Honors received include Spellemann Award of the year[21] and First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest[22].

References

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [28] ↑ . oneplaylist.fm. oneplaylist.fm. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [29] ↑ . nicherecords.ro. nicherecords.ro. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  31. [22] ↑ . eurovisionworld.com. Retrieved . eurovisionworld.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [11] ↑ . interfax.by. interfax.by. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  37. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  52. [53] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 21w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1986-05-13T00:00:00Z
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    Date of birth → +1986-05-13T00:00:00Z
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