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Kaarlo Leinonen

1914 – 1975

Finnish general

Politician
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About Kaarlo Leinonen

Lived 1914 – 1975 (aged 61). Kaarlo Leinonen was a Finnish politician.

Kaarlo Olavi Leinonen (15 March 1914 – 19 April 1975) was a Finnish general and Minister of Defence from December 1963 to September 1964. He was the Chief of Defence of the Finnish Defence Forces between 1969 and 1974. Leinonen was born in Tervola. He died in Karjalohja.

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Important facts

Born
15 March 1914, Tervola
Birth century
20th century
Died
19 April 1975, Karjalohja
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Finland
Positions held
Minister of Defence of Finland
Awards
Cross of Liberty, 4th Class; Memorial medal of the Winter War; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class; Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class; Memorial medal of the Continuation War; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Gold Medal of Merit of the Reserve Officers Association; Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Cross of Merit of the Frontier Guards; Order of the People's Army; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Also known as
Kaarlo Olavi Leinonen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kaarlo Leinonen?

Finnish general

When was Kaarlo Leinonen born?

Kaarlo Leinonen was born on 15 March 1914 in Tervola.

When did Kaarlo Leinonen die?

Kaarlo Leinonen died on 19 April 1975 in Karjalohja.

What was Kaarlo Leinonen's occupation?

Kaarlo Leinonen was a politician.

What nationality was Kaarlo Leinonen?

Kaarlo Leinonen was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kaarlo Leinonen

· Wikidata: Q5483485

· DBpedia: Kaarlo Leinonen

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