About August Vesa
Lived 1878 – 1918 (aged 39). August Vesa was a Finnish politician and journalist.
August Vesa (15 October 1878, Rantasalmi – 1 May 1918) was a Finnish journalist and politician. He was a Member of the Parliament of Finland from 1908 to 1909, representing the Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP). During the Finnish Civil War, Vesa sided with the Reds, was arrested by White troops and shot.
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Who was August Vesa?
Finnish politician
When was August Vesa born?
August Vesa was born on 15 October 1878.
When did August Vesa die?
August Vesa died on 1 May 1918.
What was August Vesa's occupation?
August Vesa was a politician and journalist.
What nationality was August Vesa?
August Vesa was Finnish.
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