A. A. Kannisto
Finnish politician and Senate member
Born
March 6th, 1876
149 years ago
Died
March 14th, 1930
95 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Finland
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Served as a member of the Finnish Senate
Contributed to Finnish political reforms
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