Jean Sibelius ( sib-AY-lee-əs; born Johan Julius Christian Sibelius, 8 December 1865 – 20 September 1957), was a Finnish composer and violinist of the late Romantic and early-modern periods. He is widely recognized as his country's greatest composer and, through his music, is often credited with having helped Finland to develop a national identity during its struggle for independence from Russia.
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Johan Julius Christian Sibelius 8 December 1865 Hameenlinna, Finland
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Died |
20 September 1957 (aged 91) Jarvanpaa, Finland
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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