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Nälkävuosien 1866-68 uhrien muistomerkki

Memorial for the Victims of the 1866-68 Famine

The Famine of 1866-1868 was the last famine in Finland and northern Sweden, and the last major naturally caused famine in Europe. In Finland the famine is known as 'the great hunger years', or suuret nälkävuodet. About 10% of the population of Mäntsälä died
(Wikipedia)

Heikki Varja
1983

Mäntsälä / Nälkävuosien 1866-68 uhrien muistomerkki

Description

Bronze relief showing scenes from the famine.

Inscription(s)

nälkävuosien
1866-68 uhrien muistomerkki

Signature

mäntsälän kunta / mäntsälä seura / 1983

Sculptor

Heikki Varja (Jyväskylä 1918 - 1986), Finnish sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Mäntsälän kunta, Muistomerkit.
Lahden Kaupunginmuseo, Other attractions.

Locatie (N 60°37'50" - E 25°19'23") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: fi065; Photograph: 29 June 2013
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