Historical Events tagged with "weckman"

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Politics & Government

Failed Assassination Attempt on Mannerheim

April 3rd, 1920 104 years ago

Aleksander Weckman attempted to assassinate General Carl Gustav Emil Mannerheim during a White Guard parade in Tampere. The plot was orchestrated by Eino Rahja, likely motivated by political rivalry and the chaotic post-civil war environment in Finland. The attempt was foiled, leading to repercussions for those involved and heightened political tensions in the region.

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