Biography of Elias Lönnrot

Elias Lönnrot (* 9. April 1802 in Sammatti; † 19. March 1884 in Sammatti) was a finnischer Schriftsteller, Philologe und Arzt (1802 - 1884). He was 81 years old. He was married to Maria Piponius. His education included University of Helsinki, Royal Academy of Turku, Imperial Alexander University and University of Turku. He worked at University of Helsinki and Imperial Alexander University. His faith was Lutheranism. He received 4 awards, including Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class.