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Sylvi Saimo was a Finnish sprint canoeist. Born on 12 November 1914 in Ruskeala, Saimo died on 12 March 2004 in Laukaa at the age of 89.
Positions held include member of the Parliament of Finland. Honours include Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Cross of Merit, in silver, of the Finnish Sports and Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 24 languages, Sylvi Saimo is No. 88,757 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 12 November 1914, Ruskeala
- Died
- 12 March 2004, Laukaa (aged 89)
- Country
- Finland
- Known as
- Politician, canoeist
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Centre Party
- Height
- 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
- Languages
- Finnish
- Wikipedia editions
- 24
Did you know
89
Lived to 89.
12 Nov
Shares a birthday with Sun Yat-sen and Auguste Rodin.
2
Two people in the Index born in Ruskeala, with Teuvo Aura.
24
Has a Wikipedia article in 24 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- —Member of the Parliament of Finland
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland
- Cross of Merit, in silver, of the Finnish Sports
- Medal of Liberty, 2nd Class
- Medal for Military Merits
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