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February 28, 1835

Elias Lönnrot signs and dates the foreword to the first version of the Kalevala, the so-called Old Kalevala.

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On February 28, in the year 1835: Elias Lönnrot signs and dates the foreword to the first version of the Kalevala, the so-called Old Kalevala. Elias Lönnrot was a Finnish polymath, physician, philosopher, poet, musician, linguist, journalist, philologist and collector of traditional Finnish oral poetry.

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Why February 28, 1835 matters: Elias Lönnrot signs and dates the foreword to the first version of the Kalevala, the so-called Old Kalevala. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: February 28, 1835 The 19th century transformed daily life through industrial tools, transport, urban infrastructure, and expanding education. The event on this day: Elias Lönnrot signs and dates the foreword to the first version of the Kalevala, the so-called Old Kalevala. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elias_L%C3%B6nnrot (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)