Johan Vilhelm Snellman
Philosopher
Johan Vilhelm Snellman 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. Wikipedia
Born: May 12, 1806, Stockholm, Sweden
Died: July 4, 1881 (age 75 years), Kirkkonummi, Finland
Children: Anders Henrik Snellman, Wilhelm Snellman, Karl Snellman, and more
Spouse: Johanna Vennberg (m. 1845–1857)
Books: Läran om staten
Education: University of Helsinki (1832), University of Helsinki (1828–1831), and Royal Academy of Turku (1827)
Place of burial: Hietaniemi cemetery, Helsinki, Finland