Lauri Sutela

Finnish general (1918–2011)
Person human Q3737016
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Lauri Sutela

Summary

Lauri Sutela is a human[1]. Born in Äänekoski[2], he… he was born on +1918-10-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on +2011-11-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Lauri Sutela's place of birth was Äänekoski[2].
  • Lauri Sutela died in Helsinki[4].
  • Lauri Sutela was born on +1918-10-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Lauri Sutela died on +2011-11-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Lauri Sutela is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[8].
  • Lauri Sutela held citizenship in Finland[9].
  • Finnish was Lauri Sutela's native language[10].
  • Lauri Sutela worked as a military officer[6].
  • Lauri Sutela held the position of Chief of Defence[11].
  • Lauri Sutela's education included a stint at War College[12].
  • Lauri Sutela received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[13].
  • Lauri Sutela received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty[14].
  • Lauri Sutela received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15].
  • Lauri Sutela received the Memorial medal of the Winter War[16].
  • Lauri Sutela received the Memorial medal of the Continuation War[17].
  • Lauri Sutela received the Medal for Military Merits[18].
  • Lauri Sutela was a member of White Guard[19].
  • Lauri Sutela's image is recorded as Sutela.jpg[20].
  • Lauri Sutela is recorded as male[21].
  • Lauri Sutela's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Lauri Sutela's ISNI is recorded as 0000000029950385[23].
  • Lauri Sutela's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 77895676[24].
  • Lauri Sutela's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n88634580[25].
  • Lauri Sutela's Commons category is recorded as Lauri Sutela[26].
  • Lauri Sutela's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[27].

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Origins and Family

Lauri Sutela's place of birth was Äänekoski[2]. He was born on +1918-10-11T00:00:00Z[3]. Finnish was his native language[10].

Education

Lauri Sutela was educated at War College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Lauri Sutela's professions included military officer[6]. He held the position of Chief of Defence[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[13], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1919[30]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty[14], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1918[33]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15], a grade of an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1942[36]; Memorial medal of the Winter War[16], a campaign medal[37], in Finland[38], founded in 1940[39]; Memorial medal of the Continuation War[17], a campaign medal[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1957[42]; and Medal for Military Merits[18], a military decoration[43], in Finland[44], founded in 1977[45].

Death and Burial

Lauri Sutela died on +2011-11-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Helsinki[4]. The cause of death was disease[46]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Lauri Sutela ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Lauri Sutela born?

Lauri Sutela's place of birth was Äänekoski[2].

Where did Lauri Sutela die?

Lauri Sutela passed away in Helsinki[4].

What did Lauri Sutela do for work?

Lauri Sutela worked as military officer[6].

Where did Lauri Sutela go to school?

Lauri Sutela was educated at War College[12].

What awards did Lauri Sutela receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[13], Grand Cross of the Order of the Cross of Liberty[14], Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[15], and Memorial medal of the Winter War[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The orders of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Q116480784. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The orders of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Q118455666. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [46] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . kaleva.fi. kaleva.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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