Robert Kajanus
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Summary
Robert Kajanus was born on December 2, 1856[1], in Helsinki[2]. He died on July 6, 1933[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a conductor[5] and composer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (309 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1856[8]
- Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[9]
- Father: Georg August Kajanus[10]
- Mother: Agnes Ottilia Kajanus[11]
- Spouse: Lilli Kurikka[12], Ella Kajanus[13]
- Child: Lilly Kajanus-Blenner[14]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[15], Grand Duchy of Finland[16]
- Native language: Swedish[17]
- Educated at: University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[18]
- Student: Jean Sibelius[19]
- Award received: Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav[21], Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Knight of the Order of Vasa[23], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], Order of the Three Stars, 5th Class[25], Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Hungary (1922)[26], Officier de l'Instruction publique[27], Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Genre: classical music[30], romantic nationalism[31]
- Commons category: Robert Kajanus[32]
- Family name: Kajanus[33]
- Given name: Robert[34]
- Work location: Helsinki[35]
- Student of: Carl Reinecke[36], Salomon Jadassohn[37], Henry Schradieck[38], Richard Faltin[39], Gustaf Niemann[40], Johan Svendsen[41]
- Instrument: violin[42]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[43], Riemann's Music Dictionary[44], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[45], Albert Edelfelt's letters[46], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[48], Finnish[49]
- Name in native language: Robert Kajanus[50]
- Significant person: Johan Svendsen[51]
Why It Matters
Robert Kajanus has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Robert Kajanus born?
Robert Kajanus's place of birth was Helsinki[2].
Where did Robert Kajanus die?
Robert Kajanus passed away in Helsinki[4].
Who were Robert Kajanus's parents?
Robert Kajanus's father was Georg August Kajanus[10]. Robert Kajanus's mother was Agnes Ottilia Kajanus[11].
Who was Robert Kajanus married to?
Robert Kajanus's spouses include Lilli Kurikka[12] and Ella Kajanus[13].
What did Robert Kajanus do for work?
Robert Kajanus worked as a conductor[5] and composer[6].
Where did Robert Kajanus go to school?
Robert Kajanus was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[18].
What awards did Robert Kajanus receive?
Honors received include Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav[21], Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], and Knight of the Order of Vasa[23].