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- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Johan Ludvig Runeberg was born on February 5, 1804 in Pietarsaari, Finland. Johan Ludvig was a writer, known for Nyordning på Sjögårda (1944), Vänrikki Stoolin tarinat (1939) and Walpurgis Night (1935). Johan Ludvig was married to Fredrika Runeberg. Johan Ludvig 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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