About Viljo Leskinen
Lived 1908 – 1945 (aged 36). Viljo Leskinen was a Finnish sport shooter.
Viljo Armas Antero Leskinen (16 December 1909 – 16 November 1945) was a Finnish sports shooter. He competed in the 50 m rifle event at the 1936 Summer Olympics. In November 1945, Leskinen shot and killed a woman in a dispute and then committed suicide.
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Who was Viljo Leskinen?
sport shooter (1908-1945)
When was Viljo Leskinen born?
Viljo Leskinen was born on 16 December 1908 in Toholampi.
When did Viljo Leskinen die?
Viljo Leskinen died on 16 November 1945 in Helsinki.
What was Viljo Leskinen's occupation?
Viljo Leskinen was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Viljo Leskinen?
Viljo Leskinen was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Viljo Leskinen. https://biography.guide/viljo-leskinen/
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