Torstein Grythe

Norwegian musician (1918–2009)
Person human Q4578007
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Summary

Torstein Grythe was born on November 24, 1918[1], in Oslo Municipality[2]. He died on May 1, 2009[3], in Oslo Municipality[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], joiner[6], and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
  • Employer: Oslo University College[10]
  • Educated at: Norwegian Academy of Music[11]
  • Award received: Jury Honorary Award in Spellemannprisen[12], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[13], Medal of St. Hallvard[14], King's Medal of Merit in Gold[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Military branch: Norwegian Army[17]
  • Commons category: Torstein Grythe[18]
  • Family name: Grythe[19]
  • Given name: Torstein[20]
  • Instrument: viola[21], violin[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[23]
  • Place of detention: Grini detention camp[24]
  • P14750: E4D9-1657-A816-E239-855A[25]

FAQs

Where was Torstein Grythe born?

Torstein Grythe was born in Oslo Municipality[2].

Where did Torstein Grythe die?

Torstein Grythe died in Oslo Municipality[4].

What did Torstein Grythe do for work?

Torstein Grythe worked as a conductor[5], joiner[6], and military personnel[7].

Where did Torstein Grythe go to school?

Torstein Grythe was educated at Norwegian Academy of Music[11].

What awards did Torstein Grythe receive?

Honors received include Jury Honorary Award in Spellemannprisen[12], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[13], Medal of St. Hallvard[14], and King's Medal of Merit in Gold[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . oslobyleksikon.no. oslobyleksikon.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Fanger.no. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 1d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 8w ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military branch → Norwegian Army
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  6. 22w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
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