Emil Gustaf Emil Mannerheim
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
Grand Duchy of FinlandBorn in Louhisaari ManorDied in Lausanne
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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Who is Emil Gustaf Emil Mannerheim?+
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
What does the name Emil mean?+
The name Emil means "male given name (Емил)". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Emil Gustaf Emil Mannerheim born?+
Emil Gustaf Emil Mannerheim was born on June 16, 1867.
When did Emil Gustaf Emil Mannerheim die?+
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
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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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
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