Johan Sibelius
Finnish composer (1865–1957)
1865 — 1957
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish composer (1865–1957)
Born
December 8, 1865
Died
1957 (age ~92)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
composer
Grand Duchy of FinlandBorn in HämeenlinnaDied in Järvenpää
1865
Born in Hämeenlinna (1865-12-08)
1885
EducationStudied at Sibelius Academy (1885–1889)
1920
AwardCommander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
1923
AwardCommander 1st class of the Order of Vasa
1925
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
1935
AwardGoethe Medal for Art and Science
About
Jean Sibelius was a Finnish composer of the late Romantic and early modern periods. He is widely regarded as his country's greatest composer, and his music is often credited with having helped Finland develop a stronger national identity when the country was struggling from several attempts at Russification in the late 19th century.
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Who is Johan Sibelius?+
Jean Sibelius was a Finnish composer of the late Romantic and early modern periods. He is widely regarded as his country's greatest composer, and his music is often credited with having helped Finland develop a stronger national identity when the country was struggling from several attempts at Russi
What does the name Johan mean?+
The name Johan means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Johan Sibelius born?+
Johan Sibelius was born on December 8, 1865.
When did Johan Sibelius die?+
Johan Sibelius died in 1957, at approximately 92 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.
The name Johan is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Johan — December 8, 1865
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
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