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Arto Mansala

b. 1941

Finnish diplomat

Diplomat Political scientist
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About Arto Mansala

Born 1941. Arto Mansala is a Finnish diplomat and political scientist.

Arto Olavi Mansala (born 1941 Kuopio –1992, Moscow 1993-1996 and Bonn 1996 –2001. After returning home he was Counselor of Foreign Affairs at the Political Department of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs 2001–2002, Under-Secretary of State 2002–2003, Deputy Secretary of State for the Summer of 2003 and Secretary of State from the beginning of September 2003. Mansala retired in 2008.

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Important facts

Born
1941, Kuopio
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Diplomat, political scientist
Nationality
Finland
Education
University of Helsinki
Positions held
Ambassador
Awards
Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Medal for Military Merits; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Commander of the National Order of Merit; Commander of the Order of Saint Agatha; Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎; Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Knights of the Order of the Falcon; Officer of the Order of Merit of Senegal; Order of Merit, 4th Class; Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary
Also known as
Arto Olavi Mansala

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Arto Mansala?

Finnish diplomat

When was Arto Mansala born?

Arto Mansala was born in 1941 in Kuopio.

What is Arto Mansala's occupation?

Arto Mansala is a diplomat and political scientist.

What nationality is Arto Mansala?

Arto Mansala is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arto Mansala

· Wikidata: Q713681

· DBpedia: Arto Mansala

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