Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim

Finnish military leader and statesman (1867–1951)
Person human Q152306
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim
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Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim

Summary

Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim is a human[1]. Born in Louhisaari Manor[2], he… he died in Lausanne[3]. He worked as an explorer[4], politician[5], military officer[6], author[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36,169 views/month, #6,060 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Louhisaari Manor[2], Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim…
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim passed away in Lausanne[3].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's father was Carl Robert Mannerheim[11].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's mother was Helene Mannerheim[12].
  • Among Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's spouses was Anastasia Mannerheim[13].
  • A child of Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim was Sophie Mannerheim[14].
  • A child of Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim was Anastasie Mannerheim[15].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim held citizenship in Finland[17].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[18].
  • Swedish was Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's native language[19].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim worked as an explorer[4].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's professions included politician[5].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim worked as a military officer[6].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim worked as an author[7].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's professions included soldier[8].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim worked as a general field marshal[20].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim held the position of President of Finland[21].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim held the position of Chief of Defence[22].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim held the position of Regent of Finland[23].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim held the position of president[24].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's education included a stint at Nikolaevskaya Cavalry School[25].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim was educated at Hamina Cadet School[26].
  • Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Louhisaari Manor[2], Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim… his father was Carl Robert Mannerheim[11]. His mother was Helene Mannerheim[12]. Swedish was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at Nikolaevskaya Cavalry School[25], a building[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1824[30] and Hamina Cadet School[26], a cadet corps[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1812[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[4], politician[5], military officer[6], author[7], soldier[8], and general field marshal[20]. Positions held include President of Finland[21], a position[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1919[36]; Chief of Defence[22], a military position[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1918[39]; Regent of Finland[23], a position[40], in Finland[41]; and president[24], a corporate title[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[45], a grade of an order[46], in United Kingdom[47]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[48], a grade of an order[49], in Finland[50], founded in 1942[51]; Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[52], a grade of an order[53], in Finland[54], founded in 1919[55]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[56]; and Order of St. Anna 2nd class with swords[57].

Personal Life

Among Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's spouses was Anastasia Mannerheim[13]. Children include Sophie Mannerheim[14], a politician[58], 1895–1963[59], of Finland[60] and Anastasie Mannerheim[15], a politician[61], 1893–1978[62], of Finland[63]. Religious affiliations include Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland[64], a national Church[65], in Finland[66], founded in 1809[67] and Lutheranism[68], a Christian denominational family[69], founded in 1517[70]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[71].

Death and Burial

Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim died in Lausanne[3]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim include Mannerheim Cross[72], a cross[73], in Finland[74], founded in 1941[75]; Mannerheimintie[76], a street[77], in Finland[78]; Marskin ryyppy[79], a trademark[80]; Mannerheim League for Child Welfare[81], a non-governmental organization[82], in Finland[83], founded in 1920[84], headquartered in Linjat[85]; and Mannerheim Park[86], a park[87], in Finland[88], founded in 1927[89].

Why It Matters

Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36,169 views/month, #6,060 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[90] He is known by 115 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]

Works attributed to him include Sword Scabbard Declaration[92], a command[93], founded in 1918[94]. Entities named for him include Mannerheim Cross[72], a cross[73], in Finland[74], founded in 1941[75]; Mannerheimintie[76], a street[77], in Finland[78]; Marskin ryyppy[79], a trademark[80]; Mannerheim League for Child Welfare[81], a non-governmental organization[82], in Finland[83], founded in 1920[84], headquartered in Linjat[85]; and Mannerheim Park[86], a park[87], in Finland[88], founded in 1927[89].

FAQs

Where was Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim born?

Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's place of birth was Louhisaari Manor[2].

Where did Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim die?

Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim passed away in Lausanne[3].

Who were Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's parents?

Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's father was Carl Robert Mannerheim[11]. Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's mother was Helene Mannerheim[12].

Who was Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim married to?

Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's spouses include Anastasia Mannerheim[13].

What did Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim do for work?

Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim worked as explorer[4], politician[5], military officer[6], author[7], and soldier[8].

Where did Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim go to school?

Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim was educated at Nikolaevskaya Cavalry School[25] and Hamina Cadet School[26].

What awards did Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[45], Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[48], and Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[52].

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