When was Sauli Niinistö born?

Sauli Niinistö was born on 24 August 1948 in Salo.

What positions has Sauli Niinistö held?

Positions held by Sauli Niinistö include: President of Finland (2012–2024); chairperson (2009–2012); Speaker of the Parliament of Finland (2007–2011); member of the Parliament of Finland (2007–2011); Minister of Finance (1999–2003).

Where did Sauli Niinistö study?

Sauli Niinistö was educated at University of Turku.

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Sauli Niinistö

Finnish politician and the 12th President of Finland (2012-2024)

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Sauli Väinämö Niinistö is a Finnish politician who served as the president of Finland from 2012 to 2024.

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Born: 24 August 1948 wd
Place of birth: Salo wd
Citizenship: Finland wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, judge, jurist wd
Political party: National Coalition Party (until 2012) wd
Education: University of Turku wd
Spouse: Jenni Haukio, Marja-Leena Alanko wd
Official website: niinisto.fi wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook wd

Positions held wd

President of Finland (1 March 2012 – 1 March 2024)
chairperson (2009–2012)
Speaker of the Parliament of Finland (24 April 2007 – 27 April 2011)
member of the Parliament of Finland (21 March 2007 – 19 April 2011)
Minister of Finance (15 April 1999 – 16 April 2003)
member of the Parliament of Finland (24 March 1999 – 18 March 2003)
Minister of Finance (2 February 1996 – 15 April 1999)
Deputy Prime Minister of Finland (13 April 1995 – 30 August 2001)
Minister of Justice of Finland (13 April 1995 – 1 February 1996)
Chairperson of the National Coalition Party (1994–2001)
member of the Parliament of Finland (21 March 1987 – 23 March 1999)
lensmann (1974–1975)

Awards wd

Royal Order of the Seraphim (2012)
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Falcon (2013)
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Three Stars (2013)
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Aztec Eagle (2015)
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2012)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland (2012)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎ (2012)
Collar of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (2014)
Knight of the Order of the Elephant (2013)
Order of the White Eagle (2015)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2008)
Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria
Grand Cross with collar of the Order of Vytautas the Great (2013)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty (2012)
Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau

Questions

When was Sauli Niinistö born?: Sauli Niinistö was born on 24 August 1948 in Salo.
What positions has Sauli Niinistö held?: Positions held by Sauli Niinistö include: President of Finland (2012–2024); chairperson (2009–2012); Speaker of the Parliament of Finland (2007–2011); member of the Parliament of Finland (2007–2011); Minister of Finance (1999–2003).
Where did Sauli Niinistö study?: Sauli Niinistö was educated at University of Turku.

Sources

Last updated 2 November 2026 · facts checked 6 November 2026

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