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Johan Ludvig Runeberg
1804 – 1877
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryJohan Ludvig Runeberg was a Finnish priest, lyric and epic poet. He wrote exclusively in Swedish. He is considered a national poet of Finland. He is the author of the lyrics to Vårt land. Runeberg was also involved in the modernization of the Finnish Lutheran hymnal and produced many texts for the new edition.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
February 5, 1804
Jakobstad
Date of death
May 6, 1877
Porvoo
Citizenship
Grand Duchy of Finland · Sweden
Occupations & fields
writerpoetjournalisthymnwriterteacher
Awards & honours
Knight of the Order of the Polar StarCommander of the Order of the Polar StarCommanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar StarKnight of the Order of the DannebrogOrder of Saint Anna, 2nd class
Notable works
MaammeThe Elk HuntersThe Tales of Ensign Stål
- Field and occupation
- finský básník
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