Johan Vilhelm Snellman

Johan Vilhelm Snellman (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈjuːhɑn ˈvilːhelm ˈsnelːmɑn] ; 12 May 1806 – 4 July 1881) was an influential Fennoman philosopher and Finnish statesman, ennobled in 1866. He was one of the most important 'awakeners' or promoters of Finnish nationalism, alongside Elias Lönnrot and J. L. Runeberg.

Johan Vilhelm Snellman
J. V. Snellman in the 1870s.
Born(1806-05-12)12 May 1806
Stockholm, Sweden
Died4 July 1881(1881-07-04) (aged 75)
Alma materRoyal Academy of Turku
Occupation(s)Philosopher, journalist, writer, politician
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