Carl Gustaf Mannerheim
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Presidents, Prime Ministers
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, 19th Century European History, Scandinavian History
Article abstract: Mannerheim dominated the political and military history of Finland from the time Finland became independent in 1917 until his retirement in 1946. He fought in both world wars as a military general. As a political figure, he served as president of his nation during a critical period of the 1940’s.
Early Life
Carl Gustaf Mannerheim, of Swedish descent, was born into a prominent Finnish family. He entered military school at Hamina as a cadet in 1882 to prepare for a career in the Finnish army. Expelled in 1886, he succeeded in entering...
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