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Kaarlo Kivekäs

1866 – 1940

Finnish lieutenant general

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About Kaarlo Kivekäs

Lived 1866 – 1940 (aged 73). Kaarlo Kivekäs was a Finnish military officer.

Kaarlo Edvard Kivekäs (6 December 1866, in Valkeala – 19 February 1940, in Hämeenlinna; original name Karl Edvard Backman until 1880 ) was a Finnish general. Educated at Hamina Cadet School (1886–1890 under the command of, M.E. Ionova, the leader of a Russian Expedition in 1893, Tajik, After the Finnish Civil War, he returned to Finland, being accepted as a Major General sometime around 1918.

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Important facts

Born

6 December 1866, Valkeala

Birth century

19th century

Died

19 February 1940, Hämeenlinna

Occupation

Military officer

Nationality

Finland

Education

Hamina Cadet School, Hämeenlinna Normal-Lycée

Awards

Cross of the Order of Lāčplēšis, 2nd class; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class; Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class; Gold Sword for Bravery; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Order of noble Bukhara; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class; Order of St. Anna 2nd class with swords

Also known as

Kaarlo Edward Kivekäs

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Kaarlo Kivekäs's

Hans Peter Jørgen Julius Thomsen

Frequently asked questions

Who was Kaarlo Kivekäs?

Finnish lieutenant general

When was Kaarlo Kivekäs born?

Kaarlo Kivekäs was born on 6 December 1866 in Valkeala.

When did Kaarlo Kivekäs die?

Kaarlo Kivekäs died on 19 February 1940 in Hämeenlinna.

What was Kaarlo Kivekäs's occupation?

Kaarlo Kivekäs was a military officer.

What nationality was Kaarlo Kivekäs?

Kaarlo Kivekäs was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kaarlo Kivekäs

· Wikidata: Q13640476

· DBpedia: Kaarlo Edvard Kivekäs

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