Erik W. Tawaststjerna
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Summary
Erik W. Tawaststjerna was born on October 10, 1916[1], in Mikkeli[2]. He died on January 22, 1993[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as an author[5], musicologist[6], music educator[7], pianist[8], and music critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Ilmari Tawaststjerna[11]
- Spouse: Carmen Tawaststjerna[12]
- Child: Erik T. Tawaststjerna[13]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[14], Grand Duchy of Finland[15]
- Native language: Swedish[16]
- Ethnic group: Finland Swedes[17]
- Field of work: musicology[18]
- Employer: University of Helsinki[19]
- Educated at: University of Helsinki[20], Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu[21]
- Student: Eero Tarasti[22], Matti Vainio[23]
- Award received: Swedish Academy Finland Prize[24], Finlandia Prize in Non-Fiction[25], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[26], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[27], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[28], Officer of the Legion of Honour[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Genre: classical music[31]
- Commons category: Erik Tawaststjerna[32]
- Family name: Tawaststjerna[33]
- Given name: Erik[34], Werner[35]
- Work location: Helsinki[36]
- Student of: Ilmari Hannikainen[37]
- Instrument: piano[38]
- Described by source: Writers in Finland 1945—1980[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[40]
- Different from: Erik T. Tawaststjerna[41]
- Significant person: Rolf Nevanlinna[42]
Why It Matters
Erik W. Tawaststjerna has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Erik W. Tawaststjerna born?
Erik W. Tawaststjerna was born in Mikkeli[2].
Where did Erik W. Tawaststjerna die?
Erik W. Tawaststjerna passed away in Helsinki[4].
Who were Erik W. Tawaststjerna's parents?
Erik W. Tawaststjerna's father was Ilmari Tawaststjerna[11].
Who was Erik W. Tawaststjerna married to?
Erik W. Tawaststjerna's spouses include Carmen Tawaststjerna[12].
What did Erik W. Tawaststjerna do for work?
Erik W. Tawaststjerna worked as an author[5], musicologist[6], music educator[7], pianist[8], and music critic[9].
Where did Erik W. Tawaststjerna go to school?
Erik W. Tawaststjerna was educated at University of Helsinki[20] and Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu[21].
What awards did Erik W. Tawaststjerna receive?
Honors received include Swedish Academy Finland Prize[24], Finlandia Prize in Non-Fiction[25], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[26], and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[27].