Johan Ludvig Runeberg

Finland’s national poet, author of Finland’s national anthem, Swedish-speaking writer and poet (1804–77)
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Johan Ludvig Runeberg
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Johan Ludvig Runeberg

Summary

Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a human[1]. He was born in Jakobstad[2]. He was born on February 5, 1804[3]. He died in Porvoo[4]. He died on May 6, 1877[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], journalist[8], and hymnwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (284 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg's place of birth was Jakobstad[2].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg passed away in Porvoo[4].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg died in Grand Duchy of Finland[11].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg was born on February 5, 1804[3].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg died on May 6, 1877[5].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg is buried at Porvoo[12].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg's father was Lorenz Ulrik Runeberg[13].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg was married to Fredrika Runeberg[14].
  • A child of Johan Ludvig Runeberg was Q137111272[15].
  • A child of Johan Ludvig Runeberg was Ludvig Mikael Runeberg[16].
  • A child of Johan Ludvig Runeberg was Lorenzo Runeberg[17].
  • A child of Johan Ludvig Runeberg was Walter Runeberg[18].
  • A child of Johan Ludvig Runeberg was Johan Wilhelm Runeberg[19].
  • A child of Johan Ludvig Runeberg was Robert Runeberg[20].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[21].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg held citizenship in Sweden[22].
  • Swedish was Johan Ludvig Runeberg's native language[23].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[24].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg worked as a writer[6].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg worked as a poet[7].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg worked as a journalist[8].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg worked as a hymnwriter[9].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg's field of work was poetry[25].
  • Johan Ludvig Runeberg's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Turku[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Johan Ludvig Runeberg is Maamme[27].

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Origins and Family

Johan Ludvig Runeberg was born in Jakobstad[2]. He was born on February 5, 1804[3]. His father was Lorenz Ulrik Runeberg[13]. He is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[24]. Swedish was his native language[23].

Education

Johan Ludvig Runeberg's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Turku[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], journalist[8], and hymnwriter[9]. Johan Ludvig Runeberg's field of work was poetry[25].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Maamme[27], The Elk Hunters[28], and The Tales of Ensign Stål[29]. Things named for Johan Ludvig Runeberg include Runeberg's torte[30]; Project Runeberg[31], a website[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1992[34]; Runeberg Day[35], a flag day in Finland[36], in Finland[37]; and Runeberg Prize[38], a literary award[39], in Finland[40], founded in 1986[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[42], a grade of an order[43], in Sweden[44]; Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[45], a grade of an order[46], in Sweden[47]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[48], a grade of an order[49], in Sweden[50]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[51], a grade of an order[52], in Denmark[53]; and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[54], a grade of an order[55], in Russian Empire[56].

Personal Life

Among Johan Ludvig Runeberg's spouses was Fredrika Runeberg[14]. Children include Q137111272[15]; Ludvig Mikael Runeberg[16], a biologist[57], 1835–1902[58], of Grand Duchy of Finland[59]; Lorenzo Runeberg[17], a physician[60], 1836–1919[61], of Finland[62]; Walter Runeberg[18], a sculptor[63], 1838–1920[64], of Finland[65], awarded the Ducat Prize[66]; Johan Wilhelm Runeberg[19], a politician[67], 1843–1918[68], of Finland[69], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[70]; and Robert Runeberg[20], a shipbuilder[71], 1846–1919[72], of Finland[73], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[74]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[75].

Death and Burial

Johan Ludvig Runeberg died on May 6, 1877[5]. Recorded place of death include Porvoo[4], a municipality of Finland[76], in Finland[77] and Grand Duchy of Finland[11], a historical country[78], in Russian Empire[79], founded in 1809[80]. He is buried at Porvoo[12].

Why It Matters

Johan Ludvig Runeberg ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (284 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

He is credited with the discovery of Runeberg's torte[83]. Works attributed to him include The Tales of Ensign Stål[84], a literary work[85] and Lotta Svärd[86], a literary work[87], founded in 1853[88]. Entities named for him include Runeberg's torte[30]; Project Runeberg[31], a website[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1992[34]; Runeberg Day[35], a flag day in Finland[36], in Finland[37]; and Runeberg Prize[38], a literary award[39], in Finland[40], founded in 1986[41].

FAQs

Where was Johan Ludvig Runeberg born?

Johan Ludvig Runeberg's place of birth was Jakobstad[2].

Where did Johan Ludvig Runeberg die?

Johan Ludvig Runeberg passed away in Porvoo[4].

Who were Johan Ludvig Runeberg's parents?

Johan Ludvig Runeberg's father was Lorenz Ulrik Runeberg[13].

Who was Johan Ludvig Runeberg married to?

Johan Ludvig Runeberg's spouses include Fredrika Runeberg[14].

What did Johan Ludvig Runeberg do for work?

Johan Ludvig Runeberg worked as writer[6], poet[7], journalist[8], and hymnwriter[9].

Where did Johan Ludvig Runeberg go to school?

Johan Ludvig Runeberg was educated at Royal Academy of Turku[26].

What awards did Johan Ludvig Runeberg receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[42], Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[45], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[48], and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[51].

What did Johan Ludvig Runeberg discover?

Johan Ludvig Runeberg is credited as discoverer of Runeberg's torte[83].

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