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Erkki Pystynen

b. 1929

Finnish politician

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About Erkki Pystynen

Born 1929. Erkki Pystynen is a Finnish politician.

Erkki Topias Pystynen (2 November 1929 – 13 July 2026) was a Finnish politician from the National Coalition Party.

Life and career Pystynen was born in Heinola on 2 November 1929. He was a professor in Tampere University. Pystynen was elected to the parliament in 1975 and served as the speaker from 1983 to 1986. He left the Parliament in 1991.

Pystynen died on 13 July 2026, at the age of 96. His death was announced on 9 August.

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Important facts

Born
2 November 1929, Heinola
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Finland
Positions held
Member of the Parliament of Finland, Speaker of the Parliament of Finland
Employers
University of Tampere
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star; Order of Friendship; Grand Officer of the Ordo Sancti Constantini Magni
Also known as
Erkki Topias Pystynen

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Erkki Pystynen?

Finnish politician

When was Erkki Pystynen born?

Erkki Pystynen was born on 2 November 1929 in Heinola.

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Erkki Pystynen is a politician.

What nationality is Erkki Pystynen?

Erkki Pystynen is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erkki Pystynen

· Wikidata: Q5389685

· DBpedia: Erkki Pystynen

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