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Johan Ludvig Runeberg.
Finland’s national poet, author of Finland’s national anthem, Swedish-speaking writer and poet (1804–77)
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About 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. Runeberg was also involved in the modernization of the Finnish Lutheran hymnal and produced many texts for the new edition.
Everything about Johan Ludvig Runeberg →- Occupation
- writer, poet, journalist, hymnwriter
- Citizenship
- Grand Duchy of Finland, Sweden
- Born
- February 5, 1804
- Died
- May 6, 1877
- Website
- http://www.runeberg.net