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Paul Gustafsson

1923 – 2002

Finnish diplomat

Diplomat Lawyer Ambassador
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About Paul Gustafsson

Lived 1923 – 2002 (aged 78). Paul Gustafsson was a Finnish diplomat, lawyer and ambassador.

Paul Verner Erkki Gustafsson (9 April 1923 Helsinki – 23 March 2002 Helsinki) was a Finnish diplomat with a law degree.

He received a diplomatic title of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary in 1968.

The parents of Paul Gustafsson were Jaeger Major-General Verner Gustafsson and opera singer Greta von Haartman.

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Important facts

Born
9 April 1923, Helsinki
Birth century
20th century
Died
23 March 2002, Helsinki
Occupation
Diplomat, lawyer, ambassador
Nationality
Finland
Awards
Cross of Liberty, 4th Class; Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Medal for Military Merits; Memorial medal of the Winter War; Memorial medal of the Continuation War; Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau; Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown; Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎
Also known as
Paul Verner Erkki Gustafsson

People in Paul Gustafsson's life

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1911 – 1986
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1912 – 1966
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Contemporaries

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1883 – 1964
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Abraham Esau
1884 – 1955
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Ivan Đaja
1884 – 1957
Biologist

Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Gustafsson?

Finnish diplomat

When was Paul Gustafsson born?

Paul Gustafsson was born on 9 April 1923 in Helsinki.

When did Paul Gustafsson die?

Paul Gustafsson died on 23 March 2002 in Helsinki.

What was Paul Gustafsson's occupation?

Paul Gustafsson was a diplomat, lawyer and ambassador.

What nationality was Paul Gustafsson?

Paul Gustafsson was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Gustafsson

· Wikidata: Q17380405

· DBpedia: Paul Gustafsson

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