J.V. Snellman 150th Birthday Commemorative
Finland · 1956 · 30mk
This stamp features a portrait of Johan Vilhelm Snellman, a prominent Finnish statesman, philosopher, and journalist. It was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of his birth. The design was created by Aarne Karjalainen and engraved by Reijo Achrén.
J.V. Snellman (1806-1881) was a central figure in the Finnish national awakening, advocating for Finnish language and culture during the period of Russian rule. His ideas significantly shaped Finnish national identity and political thought.
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