
Finnish military leader and statesman (1867–1951)
1867 — 1951
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish military leader and statesman (1867–1951)
Born
June 16, 1867
Died
1951 (age ~84)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
politician, military officer, author
1867
Born in Louhisaari Manor (1867-06-16)
1882
EducationStudied at Hamina Cadet School (1882–1886)
1887
EducationStudied at Nikolaevskaya Cavalry School (1887–1889)
1895
AwardKnight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph
1896
AwardMedal In memory of Alexander III
1896
AwardAbout
Baron Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim was a Finnish military commander and statesman. He served as the military leader of the Whites in the Finnish Civil War (1918), as regent of Finland (1918–1919), as commander-in-chief of the Finnish Defence Forces during World War II (1939–1945), and as the president of Finland (1944–1946). He became Finland's only field marshal in 1933 and was appointed honorary Marshal of Finland in 1942.
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Baron Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim was a Finnish military commander and statesman. He served as the military leader of the Whites in the Finnish Civil War (1918), as regent of Finland (1918–1919), as commander-in-chief of the Finnish Defence Forces during World War II (1939–1945), and as the presiden
The name Emil means "male given name (Емил)". It is of Scandinavian origin.
Emil Gustaf Emil Mannerheim was born on June 16, 1867.
Emil Gustaf Emil Mannerheim died in 1951, at approximately 84 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Емил)
The name Emil is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "male given name (Емил)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Emil — June 16, 1867
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Would you name your baby Emil?
Guestbook
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
Actions
Medal In memory of coronation of Nikolay II
1900
AwardOrder of Saint Anna, 3rd class
1902
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1918
PositionRegent of Finland (1918–1919)
1939
PositionChief of Defence (1939–1945)
1944
PositionPresident of Finland (1944–1946)
1951
Died in Lausanne