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Johannes Orasmaa

1890 – 1943

Estonian military personnel and politician

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Lived 1890 – 1943 (aged 52). Johannes Orasmaa was an Estonian military personnel, politician, sportsperson and military officer.

Johannes Orasmaa, until 1935 Johannes Roska (3 December 1890 – 24 May 1943) was an Estonian general.

Johannes Orasmaa was born in the village of Joala, which then was part of the Governorate of Estonia but which now is included within the city limits of Narva. He fought in World War I as an officer of the Imperial Russian Army, then in the Estonian War of Independence, and then pursued a military career. He was promoted to the rank of major general in 1928 and was commander of the Estonian Defence League between 1925 and 1940. He was awarded the Estonian Cross of Liberty and also the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the Polish Gold Cross of Merit. During the Soviet occupation of Estonia, he was arrested and sent to a labour camp by the Soviet authorities, where he died in 1943.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Vladimir Military School
Awards
Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class; Cross of Liberty; Order of the Cross of the Eagle; Estonian Red Cross Order Second Class; Order of the White Rose of Finland; Order of Lāčplēsis; Order of the Three Stars; Gold Cross of Merit‎; Order of St. Vladimir; Estonian Red Cross Order Third Class

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johannes Orasmaa?

Estonian military personnel and politician (1890-1943)

When was Johannes Orasmaa born?

Johannes Orasmaa was born on 3 December 1890 in Joala Rural Municipality.

When did Johannes Orasmaa die?

Johannes Orasmaa died on 24 May 1943 in Vyatlag, Kirov Oblast.

What was Johannes Orasmaa's occupation?

Johannes Orasmaa was a military personnel, politician, sportsperson and military officer.

What nationality was Johannes Orasmaa?

Johannes Orasmaa was Estonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johannes Orasmaa

· Wikidata: Q3740121

· DBpedia: Johannes Orasmaa

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