Henrik Koivisto
President of Finland (1923–2017)
1923 — 2017
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Finland (1923–2017)
Born
November 25, 1923
Died
2017 (age ~94)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
politician, economist, bank manager
FinlandBorn in TurkuDied in Meilahti Tower Hospital
1923
Born in Turku (1923-11-25)
1940
AwardMemorial medal of the Winter War
1944
AwardMedal of Liberty, 2nd Class
1956
AwardMemorial medal of the Continuation War
1966
PositionMinister of Finance (1966–1967)
1968
PositionPrime Minister of Finland (1968–1970)
About
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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Who is Henrik Koivisto?+
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 Finl
What does the name Henrik mean?+
The name Henrik means "a male given name, equivalent to English Henry. Etymology: From Henrik, from Haimrich (see Heimrih), from Germanic roots meaning home and king, powerful. Cognate with Henrik, Heinrich and Henry.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Henrik Koivisto born?+
Henrik Koivisto was born on November 25, 1923.
When did Henrik Koivisto die?+
Henrik Koivisto died in 2017, at approximately 94 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Henry. Etymology: From Henrik, from Haimrich (see Heimrih), from Germanic roots meaning home and king, powerful. Cognate with Henrik, Heinrich and Henry.
The name Henrik is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Henry. Etymology: From Henrik, from Haimrich (see Heimrih), from Germanic roots meaning home and king, powerful. Cognate with Henrik, Heinrich and Henry.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Henrik — November 25, 1923
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
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