Johan Ludvig Runeberg
Finland’s national poet, author of Finland’s national anthem, Swedish-speaking writer and poet (1804–77)
1804 — 1877
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Profession
Finland’s national poet, author of Finland’s national anthem, Swedish-speaking writer and poet (1804–77)
Born
February 5, 1804
Died
1877 (age ~73)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet, journalist
Grand Duchy of FinlandBorn in JakobstadDied in Grand Duchy of Finland
1804
Born in Jakobstad (1804-02-05)
1844
AwardKnight of the Order of the Polar Star
1855
AwardOrder of Saint Anna, 2nd class
1858
AwardKnight of the Order of the Dannebrog
1860
AwardCommander of the Order of the Polar Star
1873
AwardCommanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
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Johan 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 which became the Finnish national anthem. Runeberg was also involved in the modernization of the Finnish Lutheran hymnal and produced many texts for the new edition.
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Who is Johan Ludvig Runeberg?+
Johan 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 which became the Finnish national anthem. Runeberg was also involved in the modernization of the Finnish Lutheran
What does the name Johan mean?+
The name Johan means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Johan Ludvig Runeberg born?+
Johan Ludvig Runeberg was born on February 5, 1804.
When did Johan Ludvig Runeberg die?+
Johan Ludvig Runeberg died in 1877, at approximately 73 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.
The name Johan is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Johan — February 5, 1804
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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