About Berndt Godenhjelm
Lived 1799 – 1881 (aged 82). Berndt Godenhjelm was a Finnish painter.
Personal life Godenhjelm was born in Mäntyharju. His parents were the county surveyor Adolf Fredrik Godenhjelm and Maria Elizabeth Argillander. His wife was Alexandra Fredrika Hornborg (died 1871). Their son B. F. Godenhjelm became a teacher. He initially began his career in the courts, where he worked as an articled clerks deputy judge in 1826. However soon after he transitioned to painting, primarily producing commissioned works for churches and portraits. He was an honorary member of the in 1864, and a board member of the Finnish Art Society from 1852 to 1868.
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Who was Berndt Godenhjelm?
Finnish painter (1799-1881)
When was Berndt Godenhjelm born?
Berndt Godenhjelm was born on 30 March 1799 in Mäntyharju.
When did Berndt Godenhjelm die?
Berndt Godenhjelm died on 14 December 1881 in Helsinki.
What was Berndt Godenhjelm's occupation?
Berndt Godenhjelm was a painter.
What nationality was Berndt Godenhjelm?
Berndt Godenhjelm was Finnish.
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