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Jarmo Viinanen

b. 1959

Finnish diplomat

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About Jarmo Viinanen

Born 1959. Jarmo Viinanen is a Finnish diplomat.

Jarmo Viinanen (born 23 February 1959, Imatra)

Viinanen is known to have graduated from the University of Turku with a Master of Arts degree in political science in 1987.

On 26 August 2016, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö had officially recalled Viinanen to Finland as a result of the scandal over the alleged sexual harassment.

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Important facts

Born
23 February 1959, Imatra
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Diplomat
Nationality
Finland
Education
University of Turku
Positions held
Ambassador of Finland to Sweden
Awards
Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog; Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 3rd Class; Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 2nd Class; Grand Knights of the Order of the Falcon‎; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit; Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit; Commander of the Order of Merit of Portugal; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jarmo Viinanen?

Finnish diplomat

When was Jarmo Viinanen born?

Jarmo Viinanen was born on 23 February 1959 in Imatra.

What is Jarmo Viinanen's occupation?

Jarmo Viinanen is a diplomat.

What nationality is Jarmo Viinanen?

Jarmo Viinanen is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jarmo Viinanen

· Wikidata: Q5406632

· DBpedia: Jarmo Viinanen

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