About Tauno Suontausta
Lived 1907 – 1974 (aged 67). Tauno Suontausta was a Finnish politician and lawyer.
Tauno Erland Suontausta (18 February 1907, in Turku – 7 November 1974, in Helsinki
Suontausta had a significant background role as a legal adviser to President Paasikivi. He was especially important in dealing with Stalin's proposal for the Finno-Soviet Treaty in the late winter of 1948.
He was Secretary General of the Finnish Negotiation Delegation in Moscow in March–April 1948, which was considering the Finno-Soviet Treaty.
His brother Yrjö Suontausta was a member of the Supreme Court since 1947 and a Member of parliament from the National Progressive Party from 1945 to 1947.
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Who was Tauno Suontausta?
Finnish politician
When was Tauno Suontausta born?
Tauno Suontausta was born on 18 February 1907 in Turku.
When did Tauno Suontausta die?
Tauno Suontausta died on 7 November 1974 in Helsinki.
What was Tauno Suontausta's occupation?
Tauno Suontausta was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was Tauno Suontausta?
Tauno Suontausta was Finnish.
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