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Teuvo Aura

1912 – 1999

Finnish politician and jurist

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About Teuvo Aura

Lived 1912 – 1999 (aged 86). Teuvo Aura was a Finnish politician, jurist and mayor.

Teuvo Ensio Aura (28 December 1912, in Ruskeala – 11 January 1999, in Helsinki) was a Finnish politician of the Liberal People's Party. He served as Mayor of Helsinki and interim Prime Minister of Finland twice, in 1970 and 1971–72.

alt=Photograph of the men in suits walking down a street with onlookers on each side. Panu Toivonen wear white. There are horse mounted patrolmen behind them on white horses. Prime Minister Teuvo Aura (third from the left) and city councillor Panu Toivonen (second from the left) at the opening parade in June 1970 when Aleksanterinkatu street in Helsinki was temporarily reserved for pedestrians only. (Photograph by Eeva Rista)

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Important facts

Born
28 December 1912, Ruskeala
Birth century
20th century
Died
11 January 1999, Maria Hospital
Occupation
Politician, jurist, mayor
Nationality
Finland, Grand Duchy of Finland
Education
University of Helsinki, Helsinki Normal Lyceum
Positions held
Prime Minister of Finland, Minister of the Interior, Minister of Trade and Industry, Minister of Justice of Finland
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire; Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star; Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria; Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Star of People's Friendship in Gold; Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Teuvo Aura?

Finnish politician and jurist (1912–1999)

When was Teuvo Aura born?

Teuvo Aura was born on 28 December 1912 in Ruskeala.

When did Teuvo Aura die?

Teuvo Aura died on 11 January 1999 in Maria Hospital.

What was Teuvo Aura's occupation?

Teuvo Aura was a politician, jurist and mayor.

What nationality was Teuvo Aura?

Teuvo Aura was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Teuvo Aura

· Wikidata: Q699071

· DBpedia: Teuvo Aura

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