THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Johan Ludvig Runeberg
Finland’s national poet, author of Finland’s national anthem, Swedish-speaking writer and poet (1804–77)
Johan Ludvig Runeberg was born on February 5, 1804 in Jakobstad, Finland and died on May 6, 1877, aged 73.
February 5, 1804
Johan Ludvig Runeberg died aged 73.
Died: May 6, 1877
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Jakobstad, Finland
- Professions
- journalist, poet, writer, hymnwriter, teacher
- Citizenship
- Grand Duchy of Finland, Sweden
More about Johan Ludvig Runeberg
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
- Birth name
- Johan Ludvig Runeberg
Family
- Spouse
- Fredrika Runeberg
- Child
- Walter Runeberg
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- BnF authorities
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- Integrated Authority File
- Biografiskt lexikon för Finland
- International Music Score Library Project
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- SNAC
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Johan Ludvig Runeberg when they died?
Johan Ludvig Runeberg died aged 73.
When is Johan Ludvig Runeberg’s birthday?
Johan Ludvig Runeberg’s recorded birthday is February 5.
Where was Johan Ludvig Runeberg born?
Johan Ludvig Runeberg was born in Jakobstad, Finland.
What was Johan Ludvig Runeberg’s name at birth?
Johan Ludvig Runeberg’s recorded birth name is Johan Ludvig Runeberg.
When did Johan Ludvig Runeberg die?
Johan Ludvig Runeberg died on May 6, 1877.