Vivica Bandler

Finnish-Swedish theater director and agronomist (1917–2004)
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Summary

Vivica Bandler was born on February 5, 1917[1], in Helsinki[2]. She died on July 30, 2004[3], in Helsinki[4]. She worked as a theatrical director[5], agronomist[6], screenwriter[7], director[8], and Theaterintendant[9].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery[10]
  • Father: Erik von Frenckell[11]
  • Mother: Ester-Margaret von Frenckell[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Finland[13], Grand Duchy of Finland[14]
  • Native language: Swedish[15]
  • Ethnic group: Finland Swedes[16]
  • Occupation: film director[17], theatre manager[18]
  • Award received: Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19], Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[20], Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class[21], Memorial medal of the Winter War[22], Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, Second Class[23], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[24], War Merit Cross[25], Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[26]
  • Member of: Lotta Svärd[27]
  • Sex or gender: female[28]
  • Genre: theatre art[29]
  • Family name: Bandler[30]
  • Given name: Vivica[31]
  • Work location: Helsinki[32], Stockholm[33], Oslo[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[35], Swedish[36], French[37]
  • Present in work: Moomins[38]
  • Birth name: Vivica Aina Fanny von Frenckell[39]
  • Significant person: Benedict Zilliacus[40], Erna Tauro[41]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: Project Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon[42]

FAQs

Where was Vivica Bandler born?

Vivica Bandler was born in Helsinki[2].

Where did Vivica Bandler die?

Vivica Bandler died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Vivica Bandler's parents?

Vivica Bandler's father was Erik von Frenckell[11]. Vivica Bandler's mother was Ester-Margaret von Frenckell[12].

What did Vivica Bandler do for work?

Vivica Bandler worked as a theatrical director[5], agronomist[6], screenwriter[7], director[8], and Theaterintendant[9].

What awards did Vivica Bandler receive?

Honors received include Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19], Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[20], Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class[21], and Memorial medal of the Winter War[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . helsinginseurakunnat.fi. helsinginseurakunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [29] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Helsingin Sanomat. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Helsingin Sanomat. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . ritarikunnat.fi. Retrieved . ritarikunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Helsingin Sanomat. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  26. [16] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  28. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [3] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [32] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  33. [33] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  34. [34] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  35. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [36] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  37. [37] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  38. [38] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  39. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [40] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  41. [41] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  42. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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