Leonard Grandell

Finnish lieutenant general (1894-1967)
Person human Q4357770
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Leonard Grandell

Summary

Leonard Grandell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nagu[2]. He was born on October 1, 1894[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on February 2, 1967[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and writer[7].

Key Facts

  • Leonard Grandell's place of birth was Nagu[2].
  • Leonard Grandell passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Leonard Grandell was born on October 1, 1894[3].
  • Leonard Grandell died on February 2, 1967[5].
  • Leonard Grandell held citizenship in Finland[8].
  • Leonard Grandell's professions included military officer[6].
  • Leonard Grandell's professions included writer[7].
  • Leonard Grandell was educated at Helsinki University of Technology[9].
  • Leonard Grandell was educated at University of Helsinki[10].
  • Leonard Grandell's education included a stint at Q18682667[11].
  • Leonard Grandell's education included a stint at War College[12].
  • Leonard Grandell received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[13].
  • Leonard Grandell received the Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[14].
  • Leonard Grandell received the Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[15].
  • Leonard Grandell received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16].
  • Leonard Grandell received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[17].
  • Leonard Grandell received the Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class[18].
  • Leonard Grandell is recorded as male[19].
  • Leonard Grandell's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Leonard Grandell's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[21].
  • Leonard Grandell was part of the conflict Winter War[22].
  • Leonard Grandell was part of the conflict Continuation War[23].
  • Leonard Grandell was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Leonard Grandell was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Leonard Grandell's family name is recorded as Grandell[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Leonard Grandell was born in Nagu[2]. He was born on October 1, 1894[3].

Education

Educated at Helsinki University of Technology[9], a university[27], in Finland[28]; University of Helsinki[10], a public university[29], in Finland[30], founded in 1640[31], headquartered in University of Helsinki main building[32]; Q18682667[11], a military school[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1919[35]; and War College[12], a military academy[36], in Finland[37], founded in 1924[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and writer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[13], a grade of an order[39], in Finland[40], founded in 1942[41]; Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[14], a grade of an order[42], in Finland[43], founded in 1919[44]; Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[15], a grade of an order[45], in Finland[46], founded in 1918[47]; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], a grade of an order[48], in Finland[49], founded in 1919[50]; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[17], a grade of an order[51], in Finland[52], founded in 1918[53]; and Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class[18].

Death and Burial

Leonard Grandell died on February 2, 1967[5]. He died in Helsinki[4].

FAQs

Where was Leonard Grandell born?

Leonard Grandell was born in Nagu[2].

Where did Leonard Grandell die?

Leonard Grandell died in Helsinki[4].

What did Leonard Grandell do for work?

Leonard Grandell worked as military officer[6] and writer[7].

Where did Leonard Grandell go to school?

Leonard Grandell was educated at Helsinki University of Technology[9], University of Helsinki[10], Q18682667[11], and War College[12].

What awards did Leonard Grandell receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[13], Cross of Liberty, 1st Class with star[14], Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[15], and Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . ritarikunnat.fi. Retrieved . ritarikunnat.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Generals of World War II. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Generals of World War II. wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank lieutenant general
    Given name Leonard, August, Mathias
    Family name Grandell
    Sibling Axel Grandell
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