Johan Laidoner

Estonian general and politician (1884-1953)
Person human Q433818
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Johan Laidoner

Summary

Johan Laidoner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Viiratsi[2]. He was born on February 12, 1884[3]. He passed away in Vladimir Central Prison[4]. He died on March 13, 1953[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], politician[7], and sportsperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Johan Laidoner's place of birth was Viiratsi[2].
  • Johan Laidoner passed away in Vladimir Central Prison[4].
  • Johan Laidoner was born on February 12, 1884[3].
  • Johan Laidoner was born on January 31, 1884[10].
  • Johan Laidoner died on March 13, 1953[5].
  • Burial took place at Q19691959[11].
  • Among Johan Laidoner's spouses was Maria Laidoner[12].
  • Johan Laidoner held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Johan Laidoner held citizenship in Estonia[14].
  • Johan Laidoner's professions included military officer[6].
  • Johan Laidoner worked as a politician[7].
  • Johan Laidoner's professions included sportsperson[8].
  • Johan Laidoner held the position of member of the Riigikogu[15].
  • Johan Laidoner held the position of Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces[16].
  • Johan Laidoner was educated at General Staff Academy[17].
  • Johan Laidoner's education included a stint at Vilnius Military School[18].
  • Johan Laidoner received the Order of the White Eagle[19].
  • Johan Laidoner received the Order of Lāčplēsis[20].
  • Johan Laidoner received the Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[21].
  • Johan Laidoner received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[22].
  • Johan Laidoner received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[23].
  • Johan Laidoner received the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[24].
  • Johan Laidoner was a member of Estonian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Johan Laidoner is recorded as male[26].
  • Johan Laidoner's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Johan Laidoner was born in Viiratsi[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 12, 1884[3] and January 31, 1884[10].

Education

Educated at General Staff Academy[17], a military academy[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1832[30] and Vilnius Military School[18], a military school[31], in Russian Empire[32], founded in 1864[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], politician[7], and sportsperson[8]. Positions held include member of the Riigikogu[15] and Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces[16], a military position[34], in Estonia[35], founded in 1918[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Eagle[19], an order[37], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[38], founded in 1705[39]; Order of Lāčplēsis[20], an order[40], in Latvia[41], founded in 1919[42]; Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[21], a grade of an order[43], in Latvia[44], founded in 1924[45]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[22], a grade of an order[46], in Russian Empire[47]; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[23], a grade of an order[48], in Russian Empire[49]; and Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[24], a grade of an order[50], in Russian Empire[51].

Personal Life

Among Johan Laidoner's spouses was Maria Laidoner[12]. He was affiliated with the Farmers' Assemblies[52].

Death and Burial

Johan Laidoner died on March 13, 1953[5]. He died in Vladimir Central Prison[4]. He is buried at Q19691959[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johan Laidoner include Estonian War Museum - General Laidoner Museum[53], a military museum[54], in Estonia[55], founded in 1919[56], headquartered in Viimsi[57].

Why It Matters

Johan Laidoner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Estonian War Museum - General Laidoner Museum[53], a military museum[54], in Estonia[55], founded in 1919[56], headquartered in Viimsi[57].

FAQs

Where was Johan Laidoner born?

Born in Viiratsi[2], Johan Laidoner…

Where did Johan Laidoner die?

Johan Laidoner passed away in Vladimir Central Prison[4].

Who was Johan Laidoner married to?

Johan Laidoner's spouses include Maria Laidoner[12].

What did Johan Laidoner do for work?

Johan Laidoner worked as military officer[6], politician[7], and sportsperson[8].

Where did Johan Laidoner go to school?

Johan Laidoner was educated at General Staff Academy[17] and Vilnius Military School[18].

What awards did Johan Laidoner receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Eagle[19], Order of Lāčplēsis[20], Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class[21], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[22].

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  10. [17] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [10] . pantheon.world. pantheon.world. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military, police or special rank lieutenant general
    Place of detention Vladimir Central Prison
    Given name Johan
    Allegiance Russian Empire, Estonia
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