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Petri Hulkko

b. 1961

Finnish lieutenant general

Army officer
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About Petri Hulkko

Born 1961. Petri Hulkko is a Finnish army officer.

Petri Jussi Mikael Hulkko (born 26 September 1961) is a Finnish three-star general. He has served as the commander of the Finnish Army since August 2017 to January 2021. He is now retired.

Hulkko graduated from the Cadet School in 1984. He has since served as the commander of the Utti Jaeger Regiment from 2004 to 2008, as a military advisor to the minister of defence from 2008 to 2011, as chief of operations of the army from 2012 to 2016 and as chief of staff of the army in 2017. He is the father of Finnish national team swimmer Ida Hulkko.

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Important facts

Born
26 September 1961, Juuka
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Army officer
Nationality
Finland
Education
Cadet School
Positions held
Commander of the Finnish Army
Awards
Medal for Military Merits; Order of the Lion of Finland; Order of the White Rose of Finland
Also known as
Petri Jussi Mikael Hulkko

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Petri Hulkko?

Finnish lieutenant general

When was Petri Hulkko born?

Petri Hulkko was born on 26 September 1961 in Juuka.

What is Petri Hulkko's occupation?

Petri Hulkko is an army officer.

What nationality is Petri Hulkko?

Petri Hulkko is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Petri Hulkko

· Wikidata: Q55394049

· DBpedia: Petri Hulkko

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