August Schauman
Josef August Schauman (July 7, 1826, Helsinki – August 28, 1896, Helsinki Rural Municipality, now Vantaa) was a Finnish journalist, politician, and memoir writer. He is best known as the founder of the Swedish-language daily newspaper ''Hufvudstadsbladet''. During his studies, Schauman became interested in Fennoman movement, Fennomania, and the language issue was a central theme in his career. He supported the improvement of the status of the Finnish language while defending the historical position of the Swedish language. Schauman supported the Liberal Party and participated in every parliament session from 1863 to 1894. Youth and studies August Schauman belonged to the noble Schauman, Schauman family. His father was Carl Schauman, a former officer in the Swedish army who was captured by the Russians during the surrender of Suomenlinna, Sveaborg (Viapori) and later served as a chamberlain in the Senate of autonomous Finland, receiving the title of chamber counselor. His mothe ...
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