About Jaakko Valtanen
Lived 1925 – 2024 (aged 98). Jaakko Valtanen was a Finnish military officer.
Jaakko Valtanen (9 February 1925 – 17 January 2024) was a Finnish general. He was the Chief of Defence of the Finnish Defence Forces from 1983 to 1990. He was the last Finnish Chief of Defence to have served in the Continuation War. He was the first guest to greet the President of Finland in the annual Independence Day Receptions from 2016 until his death. Valtanen died in Kauniainen on 17 January 2024, at the age of 98.
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Who was Jaakko Valtanen?
Finnish general
When was Jaakko Valtanen born?
Jaakko Valtanen was born on 9 February 1925 in Hämeenlinnan maalaiskunta.
When did Jaakko Valtanen die?
Jaakko Valtanen died on 17 January 2024 in Kauniainen, Kauniala Hospital.
What was Jaakko Valtanen's occupation?
Jaakko Valtanen was a military officer.
What nationality was Jaakko Valtanen?
Jaakko Valtanen was Finnish.
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