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Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim

Military leader and former President of Finland

Did you know?He spent over thirty years serving in the Imperial Russian Army before leading the Finnish forces.

Baron Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim (Finland Swedish:, 4 June 1867 – 27 January 1951) was a Finnish military commander and statesman.

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Age at death: 83
Years since death: 75

Born: June 4, 1867 · Louhisaari Manor, Finland
Died: January 27, 1951
Cause of death: Bowel obstruction
Nationality: Finn
Known for: Military, Politics, Literature

Family

Father: Carl Robert Mannerheim
Mother: Helene Mannerheim
Spouse: Anastasia Mannerheim
Children: Anastasie Mannerheim, Sophie Mannerheim

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