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Ville Kaunisto

b. 1982

Finnish basketball player and politician

Basketball player Politician
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About Ville Kaunisto

Born 1982. Ville Kaunisto is a Finnish basketball player and politician.

Ville Valtteri Kaunisto (born 19 March 1982) is a Finnish former basketball player and politician. He last played for Kouvot of the Korisliiga and for the Finnish national basketball team. He started his professional career in 1999–00. He was elected to the Parliament of Finland in 2019.

Career statistics National team Team Tournament Finland EuroBasket 2015 16th

Honours Kouvot Korisliiga 2003–04, 2015-16 2018-19 2009-10 Turun NMKY Finnish Basketball Cup 1999–00

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Important facts

Born
19 March 1982, Turku
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Basketball player, politician
Nationality
Finland
Positions held
Municipal councillor in Finland, Member of the Parliament of Finland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ville Kaunisto?

Finnish basketball player and politician

When was Ville Kaunisto born?

Ville Kaunisto was born on 19 March 1982 in Turku.

What is Ville Kaunisto's occupation?

Ville Kaunisto is a basketball player and politician.

What nationality is Ville Kaunisto?

Ville Kaunisto is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ville Kaunisto

· Wikidata: Q4012912

· DBpedia: Ville Kaunisto

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