Sofia Hjärne

Finnish baroness, writer and salon holder
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroFinnish baroness, writer and salon holder
PlacesSweden Finland
wasNoble Writer Salon-holder
Work fieldBusiness Fashion Literature Royals
Gender
Female
Birth4 July 1780
Death6 December 1860Helsinki (aged 80 years)
Family
Spouse:Gustaf Hjärne
The details

Biography

Gustafva Sofia Hjärne (4 July 1780 – 6 December 1860), was a Finnish baroness, writer and salon holder.
Sofia Hjärne was the central figure in one of Finland's earliest literary salons. During the Finnish War in 1808-1809 Sofia Hjärne, according to certain sources, was instrumental in averting a battle by achieving the peaceful handover of the stronghold of Sveaborg near Helsinki to the Russians.
In 1831, she published the novel Tawastehus Slott. En Romans fra Birger Jarls af Bjelbo tidehwarf (P) anonymously. She also translated two plays and wrote poems for almanacs and newspapers anonymously.

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