Literature · Royalty · Media · 1804–1877
Johan Ludvig Runeberg — Age & Birthday
Born: 5 February 1804 · Died: 6 May 1877 · Age at death: 73
How old was Johan Ludvig Runeberg when he died?
Johan Ludvig Runeberg died aged 73. He was born on 5 February 1804 and died on 6 May 1877.
National poet of Finland who wrote the national anthem lyrics
Did you know?Every year on his birthday, Finns eat a special almond and jam torte that was reportedly invented by his wife.
Johan Ludvig Runeberg (Finland Swedish:; 5 February 1804 – 6 May 1877) was a Finnish priest, lyric and epic poet. He wrote exclusively in Swedish.
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- Age at death
- 73
- Years since death
- 149
- Born
- February 5, 1804 · Jakobstad, Finland
- Died
- May 6, 1877
- Nationality
- Grand Duchy of Finland
- Known for
- Literature, Royalty, Media
Family
- Father
- Lorenz Ulrik Runeberg
- Spouse
- Fredrika Runeberg
- Children
- Fredrik Runeberg, Johan Wilhelm Runeberg, Lorenzo Runeberg, Ludvig Mikael Runeberg, Robert Runeberg, Walter Runeberg
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