Runeberg, Fredrika (1807–1879)
Runeberg, Fredrika (1807–1879)
Finnish writer and feminist. Born Fredrika Charlotta Tengström, Sept 2, 1807, in Jakobstad (Pietarsaari), Finland; died May 27, 1879, in Helsinki; attended University of Turku; m. J(ohan) L(udvig) Runeberg (national poet of Finland), 1828 (died 1877); children: Anna (died 1833) and 7 sons, including the sculptor Walter Runeberg (1838–1920).
The 1st important woman writer in Finland and a pioneer in the feminist movement, wrote sketches and stories for a literary magazine and Helsingfors Morgonblad, which were published as Teckningar och drömmar (1861); also pubished Finland's 1st historical novel, Fru Catharina Boije and hennes döttar (1858), followed by Sigrid Liljeholm (1862); wrote in Swedish.
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