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Sakari Simelius

1900 – 1985

Finnish general and Chief of Defence

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About Sakari Simelius

Lived 1900 – 1985 (aged 84). Sakari Simelius was a Finnish military personnel.

Jaakko Sakari Simelius (13 November 1900, Kuopio – 18 May 1985, Helsinki) was a Finnish General of the Infantry. He was the Chief of Defence of the Finnish Defence Forces between 1959 and 1965.

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Important facts

Born

13 November 1900, Kuopio

Birth century

19th century

Died

18 May 1985, Helsinki

Occupation

Military personnel

Nationality

Finland

Positions held

Chief of Defence

Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star; Cross of Liberty, 2nd Class; Memorial medal of the War of Liberation; Memorial medal of the Winter War; Memorial medal of the Continuation War; Gold Medal of Merit of the Reserve Officers Association; Iron Cross (1939), 2nd class; Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Cross of Liberty, 1st Class; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Sakari Simelius's

August Gutzmer

1860 – 1924

Mathematician

D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson

Frequently asked questions

Who was Sakari Simelius?

Finnish general and Chief of Defence (1900–1985)

When was Sakari Simelius born?

Sakari Simelius was born on 13 November 1900 in Kuopio.

When did Sakari Simelius die?

Sakari Simelius died on 18 May 1985 in Helsinki.

What was Sakari Simelius's occupation?

Sakari Simelius was a military personnel.

What nationality was Sakari Simelius?

Sakari Simelius was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sakari Simelius

· Wikidata: Q11891979

· DBpedia: Sakari Simelius

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