About Åke Wihtol
Lived 1924 – 2002 (aged 78). Åke Wihtol was a Finnish lawyer and diplomat.
Åke Rudolf Wihtol (24 February 1924 – 2002) was Secretary of State for the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs since 1985 until his retirement in 1991. He made a great career in foreign affairs in both Finland and abroad. From his education, Wihtol was a lawyer and a bachelor.
Wihtol was lawyer as training. He was ambassador in Tokyo from 1968 to 1971, Deputy Head of Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1971-1972, Head of the Development Cooperation Department 1972-1975, Ambassador in Brussels 1975-1981, Under-Secretary of State (Commercial Policy Issues) 1981-1985 and State Secretary since 1985.
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Who was Åke Wihtol?
Finnish diplomat
When was Åke Wihtol born?
Åke Wihtol was born on 24 February 1924 in Helsinki.
When did Åke Wihtol die?
Åke Wihtol died on 7 October 2002.
What was Åke Wihtol's occupation?
Åke Wihtol was a lawyer and diplomat.
What nationality was Åke Wihtol?
Åke Wihtol was Finnish.
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