About Elias Simojoki
Lived 1899 – 1940 (aged 40). Elias Simojoki was a Finnish politician, priest, fascist and parson.
Lauri Elias Simojoki (28 January 1899 – 25 January 1940) was a Finnish clergyman who became a leading figure in the country's far right movement.
The son of a clergyman, Simojoki was born on 28 January 1899 in Rautio. As a youth he saw service in the struggle for Finnish independence and then with the Forest Guerrillas in East Karelia.
Simojoki was ordained as a minister in 1925 and he held the chaplaincy at Kiuruvesi from 1929 until his death.
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Who was Elias Simojoki?
Finnish priest and politician (1899–1940)
When was Elias Simojoki born?
Elias Simojoki was born on 28 January 1899 in Rautio.
When did Elias Simojoki die?
Elias Simojoki died on 25 January 1940 in Impilahti.
What was Elias Simojoki's occupation?
Elias Simojoki was a politician, priest, fascist and parson.
What nationality was Elias Simojoki?
Elias Simojoki was Finnish.
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