Background
Renvall was the son of a horse breeder and graduated in 1801.
Renvall was the son of a horse breeder and graduated in 1801.
He was ordained as priest in 1806 and received the honour of Master in 1811. Renvall started as a docent of Finnish at the Academy of Turku and later was named assistant professor of education. In 1819, he became a clergyman in Uskela and in 1829 in Ulvila.