Literature · 1834–1872

Aleksis Kivi — Age & Birthday

Born: 10 October 1834 · Died: 31 December 1872 · Age at death: 38

How old was Aleksis Kivi when he died?

Aleksis Kivi died aged 38. He was born on 10 October 1834 and died on 31 December 1872.

Author of the first major novel written in the Finnish language

Did you know?Despite his current status as a national icon, he died in poverty at the age of thirty-eight after receiving harsh critical reviews.

Aleksis Kivi (Finnish pronunciation:; born Alexis Stenvall; 10 October 1834 – 31 December 1872) was a Finnish writer who wrote the first significant novel in the Finnish language, Seitsemän veljestä (Seven Brothers), published in 1870. He is also known for his 1864 play, Nummisuutarit (Heath Cobblers).

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