Jussi Björling

Swedish tenor (1911–1960)
Person human Q56157
Jussi Björling
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Jussi Björling

Summary

Jussi Björling is a human[1]. Born in Stora Tuna[2], he… he was born on February 5, 1911[3]. He died in Engelbrekt church parish[4]. He died on September 9, 1960[5]. He worked as an opera singer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (325 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jussi Björling's place of birth was Stora Tuna[2].
  • Jussi Björling died in Engelbrekt church parish[4].
  • Jussi Björling was born on February 5, 1911[3].
  • Jussi Björling died on September 9, 1960[5].
  • Burial took place at Stora Tuna kyrkogård[8].
  • Jussi Björling's father was David Björling[9].
  • Among Jussi Björling's spouses was Anna-Lisa Björling[10].
  • A child of Jussi Björling was Rolf Björling[11].
  • A child of Jussi Björling was Ann-Charlotte Björling[12].
  • Jussi Björling held citizenship in Sweden[13].
  • Jussi Björling's professions included opera singer[6].
  • Jussi Björling's education included a stint at Royal College of Music in Stockholm[14].
  • Jussi Björling received the Litteris et Artibus[15].
  • Jussi Björling is recorded as male[16].
  • Jussi Björling's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jussi Björling's genre is opera[18].
  • Jussi Björling's record label is recorded as His Master's Voice[19].
  • Jussi Björling's record label is recorded as RCA Red Seal[20].
  • Jussi Björling's Commons category is recorded as Jussi Björling[21].
  • Jussi Björling's voice type is recorded as tenor[22].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].
  • Jussi Björling's family name is recorded as Björling[24].
  • Jussi Björling's given name is recorded as Johan[25].
  • Jussi Björling's given name is recorded as Jussi[26].
  • Jussi Björling's given name is recorded as Jonatan[27].

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Origins and Family

Jussi Björling's place of birth was Stora Tuna[2]. He was born on February 5, 1911[3]. His father was David Björling[9].

Education

Jussi Björling was educated at Royal College of Music in Stockholm[14]. Studied under John Forsell[28], an opera singer[29], 1868–1941[30], of Sweden[31], awarded the Litteris et Artibus[32] and Tullio Voghera[33], a conductor[34], 1879–1943[35], of Sweden[36].

Career and Affiliations

Jussi Björling worked as an opera singer[6].

Recognition

Jussi Björling received the Litteris et Artibus[15].

Personal Life

Among Jussi Björling's spouses was Anna-Lisa Björling[10]. Children include Rolf Björling[11], an actor[37], 1928–1993[38], of Sweden[39] and Ann-Charlotte Björling[12], an actor[40], b. 1943[41], of Sweden[42].

Death and Burial

Jussi Björling died on September 9, 1960[5]. He passed away in Engelbrekt church parish[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23]. Burial took place at Stora Tuna kyrkogård[8].

Why It Matters

Jussi Björling ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (325 views/month, #7,195 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Jussi Björling born?

Jussi Björling's place of birth was Stora Tuna[2].

Where did Jussi Björling die?

Jussi Björling died in Engelbrekt church parish[4].

Who were Jussi Björling's parents?

Jussi Björling's father was David Björling[9].

Who was Jussi Björling married to?

Jussi Björling's spouses include Anna-Lisa Björling[10].

What did Jussi Björling do for work?

Jussi Björling worked as opera singer[6].

Where did Jussi Björling go to school?

Jussi Björling was educated at Royal College of Music in Stockholm[14].

What awards did Jussi Björling receive?

Honors received include Litteris et Artibus[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Sveriges dödbok 1830–2020. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  6. 16w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 21w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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