Author · 1802 to 1884

Elias Lönnrot books in order

Finnish physician, philologist and collector of traditional Finnish oral poetry.

Books
2
Editions tracked
2
First editions
0
Nationality
Sweden, Grand Duchy of Finland
Born
Sammatti (Finland : Kunta), 1802
Died
Sammatti (Finland : Kunta), 1884

Elias Lönnrot wrote 2 books we track between 1835 and 1840; in publication order they begin with Kalevala (1835).

Life

About Elias Lönnrot

Writer

Known as
lexicographer, linguist, pedagogue, writer
Citizenship
Sweden, Grand Duchy of Finland

Background

Educated at
University of Helsinki, Royal Academy of Turku, Imperial Alexander University, University of Turku
Influenced by
Zacharias Topelius senior

Awards and honours

  • Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order (1871)
  • Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class (1856)
  • Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class (1862)
  • Knight of the Order of the Polar Star (1865)

Notable works

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Reading guide

Elias Lönnrot books in order

In publication order

  1. 1Kalevala1835
  2. 2The Kanteletar1840
Books and editions

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What order should I read Elias Lönnrot's books in?

In publication order they begin with Kalevala (1835), then The Kanteletar (1840). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Elias Lönnrot's first book?

The earliest book we list is Kalevala, first published in 1835.

When was Elias Lönnrot born?

Elias Lönnrot was born in 1802 and died in 1884.

How many Elias Lönnrot books does MyVolumes track?

We track 2 books by Elias Lönnrot across 2 editions.

What awards has Elias Lönnrot won?

Elias Lönnrot has won Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order (1871), Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class (1856), Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class (1862), Knight of the Order of the Polar Star (1865), according to Wikidata.