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Johan Ludvig Runeberg

Finland’s national poet, author of Finland’s national anthem, Swedish-speaking writer and poet (1804–77)

Johan Ludvig Runeberg (Finland Swedish: [ˈjuːhɑn ˈlʉdːviɡ ˈrʉːnebærj]; 5 February 1804 – 6 May 1877) was a Finnish priest, lyric and epic poet. He wrote exclusively in Swedish. He is considered a national poet of Finland. He is the author of the lyrics to Vårt land (Our Land, Maamme in Finnish). Runeberg was also involved in the modernization of the Finnish Lutheran hymnal and produced many texts for the new edition.

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Works

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  • Vind, som mig smeker, op. 31 no. 2