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], hymnwriter[9], and teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (407 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[11]
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[12].
- 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[13].
- Johan Ludvig Runeberg's father was Lorenz Ulrik Runeberg[14].
- Johan Ludvig Runeberg was married to Fredrika Runeberg[15].
- A child of Johan Ludvig Runeberg was Q137111272[16].
- A child of Johan Ludvig Runeberg was Ludvig Mikael Runeberg[17].
- A child of Johan Ludvig Runeberg was Lorenzo Runeberg[18].
- A child of Johan Ludvig Runeberg was Walter Runeberg[19].
- A child of Johan Ludvig Runeberg was Johan Wilhelm Runeberg[20].
- A child of Johan Ludvig Runeberg was Robert Runeberg[21].
- Johan Ludvig Runeberg held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[22].
- Johan Ludvig Runeberg held citizenship in Sweden[23].
- Swedish was Johan Ludvig Runeberg's native language[24].
- Johan Ludvig Runeberg is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[25].
- 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 worked as a teacher[10].
- Johan Ludvig Runeberg's field of work was poetry[26].
- Johan Ludvig Runeberg was educated at Royal Academy of Turku[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FI[29]
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Began / founded: 1804-02-05[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1877-05-06[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: b310df26-4a13-4ec9-bd34-f08552d1d04b[32]
Body
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[14]. He is identified as part of the Finland Swedes ethnic group[25]. Swedish was his native language[24].
Education
Johan Ludvig Runeberg's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Turku[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], journalist[8], hymnwriter[9], and teacher[10]. Johan Ludvig Runeberg's field of work was poetry[26]. Notable students include Wilhelm Lagus[33] and Johan Elias Strömborg[34].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Maamme[35], The Elk Hunters[36], and The Tales of Ensign Stål[37]. Things named for Johan Ludvig Runeberg include Runeberg's torte[38]; Project Runeberg[39], a website[40], in Sweden[41], founded in 1992[42]; Runeberg Day[43], a flag day in Finland[44], in Finland[45]; and Runeberg Prize[46], a literary award[47], in Finland[48], founded in 1986[49].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[50], a grade of an order[51], in Sweden[52]; Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[53], a grade of an order[54], in Sweden[55]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[56], a grade of an order[57], in Sweden[58]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[59], a grade of an order[60], in Denmark[61]; and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[62], a grade of an order[63], in Russian Empire[64].
Personal Life
Among Johan Ludvig Runeberg's spouses was Fredrika Runeberg[15]. Children include Q137111272[16]; Ludvig Mikael Runeberg[17], a biologist[65], 1835–1902[66], of Grand Duchy of Finland[67]; Lorenzo Runeberg[18], a physician[68], 1836–1919[69], of Finland[70]; Walter Runeberg[19], a sculptor[71], 1838–1920[72], of Finland[73], awarded the Ducat Prize[74]; Johan Wilhelm Runeberg[20], a politician[75], 1843–1918[76], of Finland[77], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[78]; and Robert Runeberg[21], a shipbuilder[79], 1846–1919[80], of Finland[81], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[82]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[83].
Death and Burial
Johan Ludvig Runeberg died on May 6, 1877[5]. Recorded place of death include Porvoo[4], a municipality of Finland[84], in Finland[85] and Grand Duchy of Finland[12], a historical country[86], in Russian Empire[87], founded in 1809[88]. He is buried at Porvoo[13].
Why It Matters
Johan Ludvig Runeberg ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (407 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[89] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[90]
He is credited with the discovery of Runeberg's torte[91]. Works attributed to him include The Tales of Ensign Stål[92], a literary work[93] and Lotta Svärd[94], a literary work[95], founded in 1853[96]. Entities named for him include Runeberg's torte[38]; Project Runeberg[39], a website[40], in Sweden[41], founded in 1992[42]; Runeberg Day[43], a flag day in Finland[44], in Finland[45]; and Runeberg Prize[46], a literary award[47], in Finland[48], founded in 1986[49].
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[14].
Who was Johan Ludvig Runeberg married to?
Johan Ludvig Runeberg's spouses include Fredrika Runeberg[15].
What did Johan Ludvig Runeberg do for work?
Johan Ludvig Runeberg worked as writer[6], poet[7], journalist[8], hymnwriter[9], and teacher[10].
Where did Johan Ludvig Runeberg go to school?
Johan Ludvig Runeberg was educated at Royal Academy of Turku[27].
What awards did Johan Ludvig Runeberg receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[50], Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[53], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[56], and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[59].
What did Johan Ludvig Runeberg discover?
Johan Ludvig Runeberg is credited as discoverer of Runeberg's torte[91].