About August Schauman
Lived 1826 – 1896 (aged 70). August Schauman was a Finnish politician, journalist, writer and respondent.
Josef August Schauman (July 7, 1826, Helsinki – August 28, 1896, Helsinki Rural Municipality, now Vantaa) was a Finnish journalist, politician, and memoir writer. He is best known as the founder of the Swedish-language daily newspaper Hufvudstadsbladet. During his studies, Schauman became interested in Fennomania, and the language issue was a central theme in his career. He supported the improvement of the status of the Finnish language while defending the historical position of the Swedish language. Schauman supported the Liberal Party and participated in every parliament session from 1863 to 1894.
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Who was August Schauman?
Finnish politician and journalist (1826–1896)
When was August Schauman born?
August Schauman was born on 7 July 1826 in Helsinki.
When did August Schauman die?
August Schauman died on 28 August 1896 in Helsinki.
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August Schauman was a politician, journalist, writer and respondent.
What nationality was August Schauman?
August Schauman was Finnish.
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