Who was Johan Ludvig Runeberg?
Q: Who was Johan Ludvig Runeberg?
A: Johan Ludvig Runeberg was a Finnish poet, known as the national poet of Finland.
Q: In what language did Johan Ludvig Runeberg write?
A: Johan Ludvig Runeberg wrote in Swedish.
Q: What is Runeberg's most famous work?
A: Runeberg's most famous work is Fänrik Ståls sägner (The Tales of Ensign Stål, Vänrikki Stoolin tarinat in Finnish).
Q: When did Runeberg write Fänrik Ståls sägner?
A: Runeberg wrote Fänrik Ståls sägner between 1848 and 1860.
Q: What is Fänrik Ståls sägner about?
A: Fänrik Ståls sägner is about the Finnish War of 1808-09, in which Russia gained Finland from Sweden. The tales attempt to show that deep down people are alike on both sides of the war, and small people from Finland become heroes in their own lives.
Q: What famous Finnish song did Runeberg create?
A: Runeberg created the Finnish national anthem, called "Vårt land" (Our Land, Maamme in Finnish).
Q: When did Johan Ludvig Runeberg live and when did he die?
A: Johan Ludvig Runeberg lived from 5 February 1804 to 6 May 1877.
