Charlotta Lönnqvist

Charlotta Maria Lönnqvist
Charlotta Lönnqvist
Born(1815-04-02)April 2, 1815
DiedApril 27, 1891(1891-04-27) (aged 76)
Siuntio, Grand Duchy of Finland
Burial placeSiuntio Cemetery
NationalityFinnish
Known forPatron of Aleksis Kivi
Parents
  • Jonas Lönnqvist (father)
  • Maria Lönnqvist (mother)

Charlotta Maria Lönnqvist (4 February 1815 Siuntio – 27 April 1891 Siuntio) was a Finnish, Swedish-speaking cultural personality. She is mainly known as the benefactor of Aleksis Kivi who lived in her cottage, Fanjukars, in 1864-1871. She was also a known wolfer, who was awarded a prize by the Finnish Hunting Association for her skills.