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Samuel Lehtonen

1921 – 2010

Finnish bishop

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About Samuel Lehtonen

Lived 1921 – 2010 (aged 89). Samuel Lehtonen was a Finnish lutheran pastor.

Samuel Lehtonen (3 February 1921, Helsinki – 20 August 2010) was the Lutheran bishop of the Diocese of Helsinki of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland from 1982 to 1991.

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Important facts

Born

3 February 1921, Helsinki

Birth century

20th century

Died

20 August 2010

Occupation

Lutheran pastor

Nationality

Finland

Positions held

Bishop, Lutheran bishop of Helsinki

Awards

Doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki; Medal for Military Merits

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Samuel Lehtonen's

Alice Catherine Evans

Frequently asked questions

Who was Samuel Lehtonen?

Finnish bishop (1921–2010)

When was Samuel Lehtonen born?

Samuel Lehtonen was born on 3 February 1921 in Helsinki.

When did Samuel Lehtonen die?

Samuel Lehtonen died on 20 August 2010.

What was Samuel Lehtonen's occupation?

Samuel Lehtonen was a lutheran pastor.

What nationality was Samuel Lehtonen?

Samuel Lehtonen was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel Lehtonen

· Wikidata: Q466399

· DBpedia: Samuel Lehtonen

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