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Päiviö Hetemäki

1913 – 1980

Finnish politician

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About Päiviö Hetemäki

Lived 1913 – 1980 (aged 66). Päiviö Hetemäki was a Finnish politician and lawyer.

Päiviö Hetemäki (8 July 1913 in Jyväskylä – 12 May 1980) was a politician of the National Coalition Party in Finland. He served four times as a minister in the Finnish Council of State between 1953 and 1972. Hetemäki was also the chairman of the Confederation of Finnish Industries.

He also served in the Board of the Bank of Finland 1971–1977.

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Important facts

Born
8 July 1913, Jyväskylä
Birth century
20th century
Died
12 May 1980, Helsinki
Occupation
Politician, lawyer
Nationality
Finland, Grand Duchy of Finland
Positions held
Member of the Parliament of Finland, Minister of Finance
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class; Order of the Lion and the Sun First class; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog; Commander 1st class of the Order of Vasa; Order of Tudor Vladimirescu

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Päiviö Hetemäki?

Finnish politician (1913-1980)

When was Päiviö Hetemäki born?

Päiviö Hetemäki was born on 8 July 1913 in Jyväskylä.

When did Päiviö Hetemäki die?

Päiviö Hetemäki died on 12 May 1980 in Helsinki.

What was Päiviö Hetemäki's occupation?

Päiviö Hetemäki was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Päiviö Hetemäki?

Päiviö Hetemäki was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Päiviö Hetemäki

· Wikidata: Q7264590

· DBpedia: Päiviö Hetemäki

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