Zachris Topelius
Finnish-Swedish author, poet, historian, professor and rector of Helsinki University (1818–1898)
Zachris Topelius was born on January 14, 1818 in Nykarleby and died on March 12, 1898 in Sipoo, aged 80. Recorded occupations: poet, historian, children's writer, writer, journalist and professor. Country of citizenship: Grand Duchy of Finland and Russian Empire. Positions held include rector, chairperson and editor-in-chief. Fields of work: history, journalism and children's and young adult literature. Notable works include “Fältskärns berättelser”, “Boken om vårt land” and “Läsning för barn”. Educated at University of Helsinki. Honours include Svenska Akademiens stora pris, Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class, Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class, Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star. Member of Finnish Antiquarian Society and Saturday Society.
- Born
- January 14, 1818 · Nykarleby
- Died
- March 12, 1898 · Sipoo
- Age at death
- 80
- Citizenship
- Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire
- Occupations
- poet, historian, children's writer, writer, journalist, professor
- Positions held
- rector, chairperson, editor-in-chief
- Notable works
- Fältskärns berättelser, Boken om vårt land, Läsning för barn
- Education
- University of Helsinki
- Honours
- Svenska Akademiens stora pris, Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class, Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class, Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class, Knight of the Order of the Polar Star
- Wikipedia editions
- 34 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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