Erik Bergman

Finnish composer (1911-2006)
Person human Q939990
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Summary

Erik Bergman was born on November 24, 1911[1], in Nykarleby[2]. He died on April 24, 2006[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], choir director[7], and music educator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[10]
  • Spouse: Sylvelin Långholm[11], Aulikki Rautawaara[12], Solveig von Schoultz[13], Christina Indrenius-Zalewski[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Finland[15], Grand Duchy of Finland[16]
  • Native language: Swedish[17]
  • Ethnic group: Finland Swedes[18]
  • Field of work: music[19]
  • Educated at: Sibelius Academy[20]
  • Notable work: Det sjungande trädet (opera)[21], Yö[22]
  • Award received: Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Genre: classical music[25], contemporary classical music[26], opera[27]
  • Commons category: Erik Bergman[28]
  • Family name: Bergman[29]
  • Given name: Erik[30], Valdemar[31]
  • Work location: Helsinki[32]
  • Medical condition: cerebral infarction[33]
  • Student of: Wladimir Vogel[34]
  • Instrument: piano[35]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[36], Finnish[37], German[38], English[39]
  • Birth name: Erik Valdemar Bergman[40]
  • Significant person: Bo Carpelan[41]

Why It Matters

Erik Bergman has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Erik Bergman born?

Erik Bergman's place of birth was Nykarleby[2].

Where did Erik Bergman die?

Erik Bergman died in Helsinki[4].

Who was Erik Bergman married to?

Erik Bergman's spouses include Sylvelin Långholm[11], Aulikki Rautawaara[12], Solveig von Schoultz[13], and Christina Indrenius-Zalewski[14].

What did Erik Bergman do for work?

Erik Bergman worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], choir director[7], and music educator[8].

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. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . B.R.A.H.M.S.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . helsinginseurakunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [27] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . fimic.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [30] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 18w ago · Robertsilen · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Swedish, Finnish, German +1
    Place of birth → Nykarleby
    Ethnic group → Finland Swedes
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