Heikki Nikunen

Finnish lieutenant general
Person human Q5411845
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Heikki Nikunen

Summary

Heikki Nikunen is a human[1]. He was born in Lahti[2]. He was born on April 12, 1939[3]. He passed away in Tampere[4]. He died on September 7, 2023[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], non-fiction writer[7], and military aviator[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Lahti[2], Heikki Nikunen…
  • Heikki Nikunen passed away in Tampere[4].
  • Heikki Nikunen was born on April 12, 1939[3].
  • Heikki Nikunen died on September 7, 2023[5].
  • A child of Heikki Nikunen was Kaarina Nikunen[9].
  • Heikki Nikunen held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Heikki Nikunen's professions included military officer[6].
  • Heikki Nikunen's professions included non-fiction writer[7].
  • Heikki Nikunen's professions included military aviator[8].
  • Heikki Nikunen held the position of Commander of the Finnish Air Force[11].
  • Heikki Nikunen was educated at University of Helsinki[12].
  • Heikki Nikunen's education included a stint at Air Force Academy[13].
  • Heikki Nikunen's education included a stint at War College[14].
  • Heikki Nikunen received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15].
  • Heikki Nikunen received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16].
  • Heikki Nikunen received the Medal for Military Merits[17].
  • Heikki Nikunen received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[18].
  • Heikki Nikunen is recorded as male[19].
  • Heikki Nikunen's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Heikki Nikunen's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[21].
  • Heikki Nikunen's family name is recorded as Nikunen[22].
  • Heikki Nikunen's given name is recorded as Heikki[23].
  • Heikki Nikunen's given name is recorded as Mikko[24].
  • Heikki Nikunen's given name is recorded as Kalevi[25].
  • Heikki Nikunen's birth name is recorded as Heikki Mikko Kalevi Nikunen[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lahti[2], Heikki Nikunen… he was born on April 12, 1939[3].

Education

Educated at University of Helsinki[12], a public university[27], in Finland[28], founded in 1640[29], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[30]; Air Force Academy[13], an air force academy[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1941[33], headquartered in Jyväskylä garrison[34]; and War College[14], a military academy[35], in Finland[36], founded in 1924[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], non-fiction writer[7], and military aviator[8]. Heikki Nikunen held the position of Commander of the Finnish Air Force[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15], a grade of an order[38], in Finland[39], founded in 1942[40]; Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], a grade of an order[41], in Finland[42], founded in 1919[43]; Medal for Military Merits[17], a military decoration[44], in Finland[45], founded in 1977[46]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[18], a grade of an order[47], in Sweden[48].

Personal Life

A child of Heikki Nikunen was Kaarina Nikunen[9].

Death and Burial

Heikki Nikunen died on September 7, 2023[5]. He died in Tampere[4].

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 military officer[6], non-fiction writer[7], and military aviator[8].

Where did Heikki Nikunen go to school?

Heikki Nikunen was educated at University of Helsinki[12], Air Force Academy[13], and War College[14].

What awards did Heikki Nikunen receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15], Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], Medal for Military Merits[17], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[18].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Military, police or special rank lieutenant general
    Gnd id 1032022248
    Isni 0000000038995198
    Given name Heikki, Mikko, Kalevi
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