Heikki Nikunen

Finnish lieutenant general
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Summary

Heikki Nikunen was born on April 12, 1939[1], in Lahti[2]. He died on September 7, 2023[3], in Tampere[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], non-fiction writer[6], and airman[7].

Key Facts

  • Child: Kaarina Nikunen[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Finland[9]
  • Position held: Commander of the Finnish Air Force[10]
  • Educated at: University of Helsinki[11], Air Force Academy[12], War College[13]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14], Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15], Medal for Military Merits[16], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[19]
  • Family name: Nikunen[20]
  • Given name: Heikki[21], Mikko[22], Kalevi[23]
  • Birth name: Heikki Mikko Kalevi Nikunen[24]

FAQs

Where was Heikki Nikunen born?

Heikki Nikunen's place of birth was Lahti[2].

Where did Heikki Nikunen die?

Heikki Nikunen passed away in Tampere[4].

What did Heikki Nikunen do for work?

Heikki Nikunen worked as a military officer[5], non-fiction writer[6], and airman[7].

Where did Heikki Nikunen go to school?

Heikki Nikunen was educated at University of Helsinki[11], Air Force Academy[12], and War College[13].

What awards did Heikki Nikunen receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[14], Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15], Medal for Military Merits[16], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . mtvuutiset.fi. Retrieved . mtvuutiset.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Q136550749. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Q136550749. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Q136550749. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Q136550749. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . hs.fi. Retrieved . hs.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-10-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → military officer, non-fiction writer, airman
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    Wikipedia languages → ['fi']
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank → lieutenant general
    Gnd id → 1032022248
    Isni → 0000000038995198
    Given name → Heikki, Mikko, Kalevi
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