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Johan Ludvig Runeberg

Finland’s national poet, author of finland’s national anthem, swedish-speaking writer and poet (1804–77).

Born February 5th, 1804 in Jakobstad. [ref]

Died May 6th, 1877 at 73 years old in Grand Duchy of Finland, Porvoo. [ref]

Occupations
hymnwriter, journalist, poet, writer

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