Jean Sibelius

Born

December 8, 1865

Died

September 20, 1957 (aged 91)

Known as

composer, conductor, musicologist, university teacher, violinist

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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