When was Mauno Koivisto born?

Mauno Koivisto was born on 25 November 1923 in Turku.

What positions has Mauno Koivisto held?

Positions held by Mauno Koivisto include: President of Finland (1982–1994); Prime Minister of Finland (1979–1982); Minister of Finance (1972–1972); Deputy Prime Minister of Finland (1972–1972); Prime Minister of Finland (1968–1970).

Where did Mauno Koivisto study?

Mauno Koivisto was educated at University of Turku.

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Mauno Koivisto

President of Finland (1923–2017)

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Mauno Henrik Koivisto was a Finnish politician who served as the president of Finland from 1982 to 1994. He also served as the country's prime minister twice, from 1968 to 1970 and again from 1979 to 1982. He was also the first member of the Social Democratic Party to be elected as President of Finland.

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Born: 25 November 1923 wd
Place of birth: Turku wd
Died: 12 May 2017 wd
Place of death: Meilahti Tower Hospital wd
Citizenship: Finland wd
Occupation: politician, economist, bank manager wd
Political party: Social Democratic Party of Finland wd
Education: University of Turku wd
Spouse: Tellervo Koivisto wd

Positions held wd

President of Finland (27 January 1982 – 1 March 1994)
Prime Minister of Finland (26 May 1979 – 26 January 1982)
Minister of Finance (23 February 1972 – 4 September 1972)
Deputy Prime Minister of Finland (23 February 1972 – 4 September 1972)
Prime Minister of Finland (22 March 1968 – 14 May 1970)
Governor of the Bank of Finland (1968–1982)
Minister of Finance (27 May 1966 – 31 December 1967)
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Awards wd

Order of the White Eagle (1993)
Order of Lenin (1983)
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1993)
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (1990)
Order of the Elephant (1983)
Gold Olympic Order (1994)
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Polish People's Republic (1989)
Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria (1985)
Royal Order of the Seraphim (1982)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (1984)
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Falcon (1982)
Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class (2001)
Order of Stara Planina (1985)
Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary (1971)
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary (1993)

Questions

When was Mauno Koivisto born?: Mauno Koivisto was born on 25 November 1923 in Turku.
What positions has Mauno Koivisto held?: Positions held by Mauno Koivisto include: President of Finland (1982–1994); Prime Minister of Finland (1979–1982); Minister of Finance (1972–1972); Deputy Prime Minister of Finland (1972–1972); Prime Minister of Finland (1968–1970).
Where did Mauno Koivisto study?: Mauno Koivisto was educated at University of Turku.

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