About Lauri Kettunen
Lived 1905 – 1941 (aged 36). Lauri Kettunen was a Finnish fencer and pentathlete.
Lauri Kettunen (12 February 1905 – 15 August 1941) was a Finnish fencer and modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1928 and 1936 Summer Olympics. He was an officer in the Finnish army, reaching the rank of major. He died during the Continuation War while fighting along the Finnish III Corps in Kiestinki.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lauri Kettunen?
Finnish fencer (1905-1941)
When was Lauri Kettunen born?
Lauri Kettunen was born on 12 February 1905 in Kamennogorsk.
When did Lauri Kettunen die?
Lauri Kettunen died on 15 August 1941 in Helsinki.
What was Lauri Kettunen's occupation?
Lauri Kettunen was a fencer and pentathlete.
What nationality was Lauri Kettunen?
Lauri Kettunen was Finnish.
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· DBpedia: Lauri Kettunen (fencer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lauri Kettunen. https://biography.guide/lauri-kettunen-fencer/
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