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- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Johan Ludvig Runeberg was born on February 5, 1804 in Pietarsaari, Finland. He was a writer, known for Vänrikki Stoolin tarinat (1939), Fänrik Ståls sägner (1926) and Nyordning på Sjögårda (1944). He was married to Fredrika Runeberg. He died on May 6, 1877 in Porvoo, Finland.
- SpouseFredrika Runeberg(January 23, 1831 - May 6, 1877) (his death, 8 children)
- Had eight children (seven boys and one girl) with Fredrika Runeberg.
- National poet of Finland.
- Wife, Fredrika Runeberg, was a significant author. She was also an advocate of women's rights and promoted social improvements.
- Daughter: Anna (b. 1832).
- Sons: Ludvig (b. 1835), Lorenzo (b. 1836), Walter (b. 1838), Johan (b. 1843), Jakob (b. 1846), Edvard (b. 1848) and Fredrik (b. 1850).
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