When was Martti Ahtisaari born?

Martti Ahtisaari was born on 23 June 1937 in Vyborg.

What positions has Martti Ahtisaari held?

Positions held by Martti Ahtisaari include: President of Finland (1994–2000); Ambassador of Finland to Mozambique (1975–1977); Ambassador of Finland to Tanzania (1973–1977); Ambassador of Finland to Zambia (1973–1977); Ambassador of Finland to Somalia (1973–1977).

Where did Martti Ahtisaari study?

Martti Ahtisaari was educated at University of Oulu, Kuopio Lyceum High School, Oulun Lyseon Lukio.

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Martti Ahtisaari

President of Finland from 1994 to 2000

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Martti Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari was a Finnish politician and diplomat who was the president of Finland from 1994 to 2000. He was Finland's Ambassador to Tanzania from 1973 to 1977 and United Nations Commissioner for Namibia from 1977 to 1981. Noted for his international peace work, he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008.

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Born: 23 June 1937 wd
Place of birth: Vyborg wd
Died: 16 October 2023 wd
Place of death: Helsinki wd
Citizenship: Finland wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, teacher wd
Political party: Social Democratic Party of Finland wd
Education: University of Oulu, Kuopio Lyceum High School, Oulun Lyseon Lukio wd
Spouse: Eeva Ahtisaari wd

Positions held wd

President of Finland (1 March 1994 – 1 March 2000)
Ambassador of Finland to Mozambique (1975–1977)
Ambassador of Finland to Tanzania (1973–1977)
Ambassador of Finland to Zambia (1973–1977)
Ambassador of Finland to Somalia (1973–1977)

Awards wd

Nobel Peace Prize (2008)
Order of the White Eagle (1997)
Manfred Wörner Medal (2007)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎ (1994)
Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize (2007)
Geuzenpenning (2008)
Four Freedoms Award – Freedom Medal (2000)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon (1995)
Delta Prize for Global Understanding
Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class (1997)
Peace Prize of Hesse (2000)
Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania (1998)
Global Economy Prize (2012)
J. William Fulbright Prize (2000)
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1997)

Questions

When was Martti Ahtisaari born?: Martti Ahtisaari was born on 23 June 1937 in Vyborg.
What positions has Martti Ahtisaari held?: Positions held by Martti Ahtisaari include: President of Finland (1994–2000); Ambassador of Finland to Mozambique (1975–1977); Ambassador of Finland to Tanzania (1973–1977); Ambassador of Finland to Zambia (1973–1977); Ambassador of Finland to Somalia (1973–1977).
Where did Martti Ahtisaari study?: Martti Ahtisaari was educated at University of Oulu, Kuopio Lyceum High School, Oulun Lyseon Lukio.

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