Minna Canth
Finnish writer, editor
1844 — 1897
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish writer, editor
Born
March 19, 1844
Died
1897 (age ~53)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, businessperson, playwright
Grand Duchy of FinlandBorn in TampereDied in Kuopio
1844
Born in Tampere (1844-03-19)
1863
EducationStudied at Jyväskylä Teacher Seminary (1863–1865)
1897
Died in Kuopio
About
Minna Canth was a Finnish writer and social activist. Canth began to write while managing her family draper's shop and living as a widow raising seven children. Her work addresses issues of women's rights, particularly in the context of a prevailing culture she considered antithetical to permitting expression and realization of women's aspirations. The Worker's Wife and The Pastor's Family are her best known plays, but the play Anna Liisa is the most adapted to films and operas. In her time, she became a controversial figure, due to the asynchrony between her ideas and those of her time, and in part due to her strong advocacy for her point of view.
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Who is Minna Canth?+
Minna Canth was a Finnish writer and social activist. Canth began to write while managing her family draper's shop and living as a widow raising seven children. Her work addresses issues of women's rights, particularly in the context of a prevailing culture she considered antithetical to permitting
What does the name Minna mean?+
The name Minna means "The largest city and state capital of Niger State, Nigeria.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Minna Canth born?+
Minna Canth was born on March 19, 1844.
When did Minna Canth die?+
Minna Canth died in 1897, at approximately 53 years of age.
Name Meaning
The largest city and state capital of Niger State, Nigeria.
The name Minna is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "The largest city and state capital of Niger State, Nigeria.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Minna — March 19, 1844
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
Respect.
— .
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