Erik Bergman

Finnish composer (1911-2006)
Person human Q939990
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Erik Bergman

Summary

Erik Bergman is a human[1]. He was born in Nykarleby[2]. He was born on November 24, 1911[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on April 24, 2006[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], choir director[8], and music educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Erik Bergman was born in Nykarleby[2].
  • Erik Bergman died in Helsinki[4].
  • Erik Bergman was born on November 24, 1911[3].
  • Erik Bergman died on April 24, 2006[5].
  • Erik Bergman is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].
  • Erik Bergman was married to Sylvelin Långholm[12].
  • Among Erik Bergman's spouses was Aulikki Rautawaara[13].
  • Among Erik Bergman's spouses was Solveig von Schoultz[14].
  • Among Erik Bergman's spouses was Christina Indrenius-Zalewski[15].
  • Erik Bergman held citizenship in Finland[16].
  • Erik Bergman held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[17].
  • Swedish was Erik Bergman's native language[18].
  • Erik Bergman worked as a composer[6].
  • Erik Bergman worked as a conductor[7].
  • Erik Bergman's professions included choir director[8].
  • Erik Bergman worked as a music educator[9].
  • Erik Bergman's field of work was music[19].
  • Erik Bergman was educated at Sibelius Academy[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Erik Bergman is Det sjungande trädet (opera)[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Erik Bergman is Yö[22].
  • Erik Bergman received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[23].
  • Erik Bergman is recorded as male[24].
  • Erik Bergman's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Erik Bergman's genre is classical music[26].
  • Erik Bergman's Commons category is recorded as Erik Bergman[27].

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Origins and Family

Erik Bergman was born in Nykarleby[2]. He was born on November 24, 1911[3]. Swedish was his native language[18].

Education

Erik Bergman's education included a stint at Sibelius Academy[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], choir director[8], and music educator[9]. Erik Bergman's field of work was music[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Det sjungande trädet (opera)[21], a dramatico-musical work[28] and Yö[22], a musical work/composition[29].

Recognition

Erik Bergman received the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sylvelin Långholm[12], an opera singer[30], 1916–1994[31], of Finland[32], awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[33]; Aulikki Rautawaara[13], an opera singer[34], 1906–1990[35], of Finland[36], awarded the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[37], specialised in opera[38]; Solveig von Schoultz[14], a poet[39], 1907–1996[40], of Finland[41], awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[42]; and Christina Indrenius-Zalewski[15], an actor[43], b. 1938[44], of Finland[45].

Death and Burial

Erik Bergman died on April 24, 2006[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Erik Bergman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Erik Bergman born?

Born in Nykarleby[2], Erik Bergman…

Where did Erik Bergman die?

Erik Bergman died in Helsinki[4].

Who was Erik Bergman married to?

Erik Bergman's spouses include Sylvelin Långholm[12], Aulikki Rautawaara[13], Solveig von Schoultz[14], and Christina Indrenius-Zalewski[15].

What did Erik Bergman do for work?

Erik Bergman worked as composer[6], conductor[7], choir director[8], and music educator[9].

Where did Erik Bergman go to school?

Erik Bergman was educated at Sibelius Academy[20].

What awards did Erik Bergman receive?

Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . B.R.A.H.M.S.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . helsinginseurakunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . fimic.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genre classical music
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  3. 10d ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Swedish, Finnish, German +1
    Place of birth Nykarleby
    Ethnic group Q726673
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