THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Oskar Merikanto
Finnish musician and composer (1868–1924)
Oskar Merikanto was born on August 5, 1868 in Helsinki, Finland and died on February 17, 1924, aged 55.
Born
August 5, 1868
Oskar Merikanto died aged 55.
Died: February 17, 1924
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Helsinki, Finland
- Professions
- organist, conductor, composer, pianist
- Citizenship
- Finland, Grand Duchy of Finland
More about Oskar Merikanto
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Birth name
- Frans Oskar Mattsson
Family
- Child
- Aarre Merikanto
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- Integrated Authority File
- International Music Score Library Project
- Biografiskt lexikon för Finland
- BnF authorities
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Oskar Merikanto when they died?
Oskar Merikanto died aged 55.
When is Oskar Merikanto’s birthday?
Oskar Merikanto’s recorded birthday is August 5.
Where was Oskar Merikanto born?
Oskar Merikanto was born in Helsinki, Finland.
What was Oskar Merikanto’s name at birth?
Oskar Merikanto’s recorded birth name is Frans Oskar Mattsson.
When did Oskar Merikanto die?
Oskar Merikanto died on February 17, 1924.