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 (259 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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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: FI^[29]

• Began / founded: 1804-02-05^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1877-05-06^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: b310df26-4a13-4ec9-bd34-f08552d1d04b^[32]

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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^[33], and The Tales of Ensign Stål^[34]. Things named for Johan Ludvig Runeberg include Runeberg's torte^[35]; Project Runeberg^[36], a website^[37], in Sweden^[38], founded in 1992^[39]; Runeberg Day^[40], a flag day in Finland^[41], in Finland^[42]; and Runeberg Prize^[43], a literary award^[44], in Finland^[45], founded in 1986^[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Polar Star^[47], a grade of an order^[48], in Sweden^[49]; Commander of the Order of the Polar Star^[50], a grade of an order^[51], in Sweden^[52]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star^[53], a grade of an order^[54], in Sweden^[55]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog^[56], a grade of an order^[57], in Denmark^[58]; and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class^[59], a grade of an order^[60], in Russian Empire^[61].

Personal Life

Among Johan Ludvig Runeberg's spouses was Fredrika Runeberg^[14]. Children include Q137111272^[15]; Ludvig Mikael Runeberg^[16], a biologist^[62], 1835–1902^[63], of Grand Duchy of Finland^[64]; Lorenzo Runeberg^[17], a physician^[65], 1836–1919^[66], of Finland^[67]; Walter Runeberg^[18], a sculptor^[68], 1838–1920^[69], of Finland^[70], awarded the Ducat Prize^[71]; Johan Wilhelm Runeberg^[19], a politician^[72], 1843–1918^[73], of Finland^[74], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class^[75]; and Robert Runeberg^[20], a shipbuilder^[76], 1846–1919^[77], of Finland^[78], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class^[79]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[80].

Death and Burial

Johan Ludvig Runeberg died on May 6, 1877^[5]. Recorded place of death include Porvoo^[4], a municipality of Finland^[81], in Finland^[82] and Grand Duchy of Finland^[11], a historical country^[83], in Russian Empire^[84], founded in 1809^[85]. 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 (259 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[86] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[87]

He is credited with the discovery of Runeberg's torte^[88]. Works attributed to him include The Tales of Ensign Stål^[89], a literary work^[90] and Lotta Svärd^[91], a literary work^[92], founded in 1853^[93]. Entities named for him include Runeberg's torte^[35]; Project Runeberg^[36], a website^[37], in Sweden^[38], founded in 1992^[39]; Runeberg Day^[40], a flag day in Finland^[41], in Finland^[42]; and Runeberg Prize^[43], a literary award^[44], in Finland^[45], founded in 1986^[46].

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^[47], Commander of the Order of the Polar Star^[50], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star^[53], and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog^[56].

What did Johan Ludvig Runeberg discover?

Johan Ludvig Runeberg is credited as discoverer of Runeberg's torte^[88].