Johan Ludvig Runeberg
Finland’s national poet, author of Finland’s national anthem, Swedish-speaking writer and poet (1804–77)
Johan Ludvig Runeberg was born on February 5, 1804 in Jakobstad and died on May 6, 1877 in Porvoo, aged 73. Recorded occupations: writer, poet, journalist, hymnwriter and teacher. Country of citizenship: Grand Duchy of Finland. Fields of work: poetry. Notable works include “Maamme”, “The Elk Hunters” and “The Tales of Ensign Stål”. Educated at Royal Academy of Turku. Honours include Knight of the Order of the Polar Star, Commander of the Order of the Polar Star, Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class. Member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities and Saturday Society.
- Born
- February 5, 1804 · Jakobstad
- Died
- May 6, 1877 · Porvoo
- Age at death
- 73
- Citizenship
- Grand Duchy of Finland
- Occupations
- writer, poet, journalist, hymnwriter, teacher
- Notable works
- Maamme, The Elk Hunters, The Tales of Ensign Stål
- Education
- Royal Academy of Turku
- Honours
- Knight of the Order of the Polar Star, Commander of the Order of the Polar Star, Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class
- Wikipedia editions
- 47 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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