talonpoikien
Talonpoikien refers to a social class in historical Finland, specifically during the periods of Swedish and Russian rule. The term literally translates to "son of a farmer" and encompasses a broad range of rural inhabitants who owned or worked land. This group was distinct from the nobility, clergy, and townspeople.
The status of talonpoikien varied. Some were independent farmers who owned their land and livestock, forming
Life for talonpoikien was largely dictated by the agricultural calendar. They were responsible for cultivating crops,
Socially, the talonpoikien had certain rights and obligations. They could participate in local governance and were