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Jan Klenberg

1931 – 2020

Finnish admiral

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About Jan Klenberg

Lived 1931 – 2020 (aged 88). Jan Klenberg was a Finnish military officer and admiral.

Jan Gottfrid Klenberg (22 October 1931 – 28 August 2020) was a Finnish admiral. He was born in Mikkeli. He served as Chief of Defence of the Finnish Defence Forces between 1990 and 1994. Klenberg was the first navy officer in that position.

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Important facts

Born

22 October 1931, Mikkeli

Birth century

20th century

Died

28 August 2020, Helsinki

Occupation

Military officer, admiral

Nationality

Finland

Education

War College, Naval Academy, Ressu Upper Secondary School

Positions held

Chief of Defence

Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Commander of the Legion of Merit; Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Medal for Military Merits; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Medal of Merit of the Association of Voluntary Defence Guilds; Medal of Merit, First Class, of the Civil Defence; Cross of Merit of the Frontier Guards; Cross of merit with clasp of Reservists' association; Medal of Merit of the Cadet Corps

Also known as

Jan Gottfrid Klenberg

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jan Klenberg's

Mary Stocks, Baroness Stocks

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan Klenberg?

Finnish admiral (1931–2020)

When was Jan Klenberg born?

Jan Klenberg was born on 22 October 1931 in Mikkeli.

When did Jan Klenberg die?

Jan Klenberg died on 28 August 2020 in Helsinki.

What was Jan Klenberg's occupation?

Jan Klenberg was a military officer and admiral.

What nationality was Jan Klenberg?

Jan Klenberg was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Klenberg

· Wikidata: Q13569892

· DBpedia: Jan Klenberg

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