Johan Vilhelm Snellman
Finnish politician and author (1806–1881)
1806 — 1881
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish politician and author (1806–1881)
Born
May 12, 1806
Died
1881 (age ~75)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, politician, university teacher
Grand Duchy of FinlandBorn in StockholmDied in Tanskarla
1806
Born in Stockholm (1806-05-12)
1865
AwardOrder of St. Vladimir, 3rd class
1881
Died in Tanskarla
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Johan Vilhelm Snellman was an influential Fennoman philosopher and Finnish statesman, ennobled in 1866. He was one of the most important 'awakeners' or promoters of Finnish nationalism, alongside Elias Lönnrot and J. L. Runeberg.
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Who is Johan Vilhelm Snellman?+
Johan Vilhelm Snellman was an influential Fennoman philosopher and Finnish statesman, ennobled in 1866. He was one of the most important 'awakeners' or promoters of Finnish nationalism, alongside Elias Lönnrot and J. L. Runeberg.
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 Vilhelm Snellman born?+
Johan Vilhelm Snellman was born on May 12, 1806.
When did Johan Vilhelm Snellman die?+
Johan Vilhelm Snellman died in 1881, at approximately 75 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 — May 12, 1806
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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