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Jaakko Numminen

1928 – 2022

Finnish politician

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About Jaakko Numminen

Lived 1928 – 2022 (aged 93). Jaakko Numminen was a Finnish politician.

Jaakko Mauri Numminen (22 October 1928 – 19 September 2022) was a Finnish politician. An independent, he served as Minister of Education from May to July 1970.

Numminen died in Helsinki on 19 September 2022, at the age of 93.

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Important facts

Born

22 October 1928, Vaasa

Birth century

20th century

Died

19 September 2022, Helsinki

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Finland

Education

University of Helsinki

Positions held

Minister of Education

Awards

Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Medal for Military Merits; Medal of Merit, First Class, of the Civil Defence; Commander, First Class, of the Order of the Holy Lamb; Grand Knights of the Order of the Falcon‎; Commander of the Legion of Honour; Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary; Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 2nd class; Order of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Volodymyr the Great II Degree (ROC); Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 3rd Class

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jaakko Numminen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jaakko Numminen?

Finnish politician

When was Jaakko Numminen born?

Jaakko Numminen was born on 22 October 1928 in Vaasa.

When did Jaakko Numminen die?

Jaakko Numminen died on 19 September 2022 in Helsinki.

What was Jaakko Numminen's occupation?

Jaakko Numminen was a politician.

What nationality was Jaakko Numminen?

Jaakko Numminen was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jaakko Numminen

· Wikidata: Q5404064

· DBpedia: Jaakko Numminen

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