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Seppo Kääriäinen

b. 1948

Finnish politician

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About Seppo Kääriäinen

Born 1948. Seppo Kääriäinen is a Finnish politician.

Seppo Arimo Kääriäinen (born 29 March 1948 in Iisalmen maalaiskunta) is a Finnish politician of the Centre Party and Doctor in Social Sciences. He served as the Minister of Defence of Finland between from 24 June 2003 to 19 April 2007. He has been MP since 1987 and was Minister of Trade and Industry and Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1993–1995. He also served as the First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Finland.

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Important facts

Born
29 March 1948, Iisalmen maalaiskunta
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Finland
Education
University of Helsinki
Positions held
Member of the Parliament of Finland, Minister of Trade and Industry, Minister of Defence of Finland, Municipal councillor in Finland
Awards
Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star; Medal for Military Merits; Medal of Merit of the Cadet Corps; Cross of Merit of the War Invalides; Gold Medal of Merit of the Reserve Officers Association; Medal of Merit of the Association of the Warrant Officers
Also known as
Seppo Arimo Kääriäinen

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Seppo Kääriäinen?

Finnish politician

When was Seppo Kääriäinen born?

Seppo Kääriäinen was born on 29 March 1948 in Iisalmen maalaiskunta.

What is Seppo Kääriäinen's occupation?

Seppo Kääriäinen is a politician.

What nationality is Seppo Kääriäinen?

Seppo Kääriäinen is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Seppo Kääriäinen

· Wikidata: Q3098641

· DBpedia: Seppo Kääriäinen

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