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Finland honours Johan Snellman, marks Finnish Identity Day

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The birthday of Johan Vilhelm Snellman, an influential figure in the Finnish nationalism movement of the 1800s, has been an official flag day since 1952.

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Finland marks Snellman Day with nationwide flag-raising

Flags were raised across Finland on Monday to commemorate Johan Vilhelm Snellman, the 19th-century philosopher, journalist and statesman whose legacy is closely tied to the development of Finnish national identity. Snellman's birthday, 12 May, is recognised as an official flag day and has been marked as Finnish Identity Day since 1952.

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Finland honours Johan Snellman, marks Finnish Identity Day

The birthday of Johan Vilhelm Snellman, an influential figure in the Finnish nationalism movement of the 1800s, has been an official flag day since 1952.

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yle broke the news in Finland on Monday, May 12, 2025.
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