Alexis Kivi
national author of Finland
1834 — 1872
Quick Facts
Profession
national author of Finland
Born
October 10, 1834
Died
1872 (age ~38)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, poet, playwright
Russian EmpireBorn in PalojokiDied in Tuusula
1834
Born in Palojoki (1834-10-10)
1859
EducationStudied at University of Helsinki
1872
Died in Tuusula
About
Aleksis Kivi was a Finnish writer who wrote the first significant novel in the Finnish language, Seitsemän veljestä, published in 1870. He is also known for his 1864 play, Nummisuutarit. Although Kivi was among the very earliest writers of prose and lyrics in Finnish, he is still considered one of the greatest.
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Who is Alexis Kivi?+
Aleksis Kivi was a Finnish writer who wrote the first significant novel in the Finnish language, Seitsemän veljestä, published in 1870. He is also known for his 1864 play, Nummisuutarit. Although Kivi was among the very earliest writers of prose and lyrics in Finnish, he is still considered one of t
What does the name Alexis mean?+
The name Alexis means "male given name (Αλέξης)". It is of French origin.
When was Alexis Kivi born?+
Alexis Kivi was born on October 10, 1834.
When did Alexis Kivi die?+
Alexis Kivi died in 1872, at approximately 38 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Αλέξης)
The name Alexis is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Αλέξης)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexis — October 10, 1834
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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