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Lauri Kivekäs

1903 – 1998

Finnish businessman

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About Lauri Kivekäs

Lived 1903 – 1998 (aged 94). Lauri Kivekäs was a Finnish politician, businessperson and lawyer.

Lauri Jaakko Kivekäs, titled Vuorineuvos (7 July 1903, in Muuruvesi, Finland – 12 February 1998; surname until 1926 Stenbäck), was a Finnish businessman. He served as Minister of Trade and Industry from 1957 to 1958. He was the former chairman of Confederation of Finnish Industries and the first chairman of Nokia Corporation after the 1967 merger of the three Finnish companies Nokia Company, Finnish Rubber Works and Finnish Cable Works. He remained Nokia Chairman until 1977 when he was replaced by Björn Westerlund.

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Important facts

Born
7 July 1903, Muuruvesi
Birth century
20th century
Died
12 February 1998, Lempäälä
Occupation
Politician, businessperson, lawyer
Nationality
Finland
Education
University of Helsinki
Positions held
Minister of Trade and Industry
Employers
Aaltonen shoe factory, Sarvis, Lokomo, Finlayson
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class; Memorial medal of the War of Liberation; Memorial medal of the Winter War; Memorial medal of the Continuation War; Medal of Merit, First Class, of the Civil Defence; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon; Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
Also known as
Lauri Jaakko Jooseppi Kivekäs, Lauri J. Kivekäs, Lauri Stenbäck

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lauri Kivekäs?

Finnish businessman (1903-1998)

When was Lauri Kivekäs born?

Lauri Kivekäs was born on 7 July 1903 in Muuruvesi.

When did Lauri Kivekäs die?

Lauri Kivekäs died on 12 February 1998 in Lempäälä.

What was Lauri Kivekäs's occupation?

Lauri Kivekäs was a politician, businessperson and lawyer.

What nationality was Lauri Kivekäs?

Lauri Kivekäs was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lauri Kivekäs

· Wikidata: Q6501401

· DBpedia: Lauri Kivekäs

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