Mauno Koivisto
Finnish politician and 9th President
Born
November 25th, 1923
101 years ago
Died
May 12th, 2017
8 years ago — 93 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Finland
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Served as the 9th President of Finland from 1982 to 1994. Before his presidency, held various positions in the Finnish government including Minister of Finance and Governor of the Bank of Finland. Played a significant role in Finnish politics during the Cold War and advocated for Finland's integration into the European Union. His presidency was marked by economic challenges and efforts to strengthen Finland's international relations.
Served as President of Finland from 1982 to 1994
Promoted Finland's EU membership
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