Fennomania

Fennomania is a term that refers to the political movement in the 19th century Grand Duchy of Finland. The movement aimed to increase the recognition of the Finnish language and culture in a region dominated by Swedish influence. The term "Fennomania" is derived from the Latin word "Fenni", which was used by ancient Roman authors to refer to the inhabitants of Northern Europe, and the Greek word "mania", meaning madness or frenzy.

History

The Fennoman movement emerged in the 19th century, during a period of national awakening in the Grand Duchy of Finland. The movement was a response to the dominance of the Swedish language and culture in Finland, which was at the time a part of the Russian Empire. The Fennomans sought to promote the Finnish language and culture, and to establish Finnish as a language of administration and education.

The movement was led by influential figures such as Johan Vilhelm Snellman, a philosopher and statesman who played a key role in the Finnish national awakening. Snellman advocated for the use of Finnish in public life and worked to raise the status of the Finnish language.

Impact

The Fennoman movement had a significant impact on the development of Finnish national identity. The movement's efforts led to the recognition of Finnish as an official language in Finland, alongside Swedish. This was a major step towards the establishment of Finnish as a language of administration and education.

The Fennoman movement also contributed to the growth of Finnish literature and arts. The movement's emphasis on the promotion of Finnish culture led to a surge in the production of works in the Finnish language, contributing to the development of a distinct Finnish literary tradition.

See also

• Finnish nationalism
• Swedish-speaking Finns
• Russification of Finland

References

Fennomania Resources
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