Carl Nordensvan

Carl Lennart Nordensvan
Carl Lennart Nordensvan
Born	October 17, 1892; Kuopio, North Savo, Grand Duchy of Finland
Died	October 27, 1980 (aged 88); Ekenäs, Uusimaa, Finland
Allegiance	German Empire; Finnish Whites; Finland;
Branch	Imperial German Army; Finnish Army;
Years of service	1915–1921; 1939–1945;
Battles/wars	World War I; Finnish Civil War Battle of Vilppula; Battle of Tampere; ; Winter War; Continuation War;
Awards	Cross of Liberty 3rd Class

Carl Lennart Nordensvan (October 17, 1892, in Kuopio – October 24, 1980, in Ekenäs), was a Finnish soldier and automobile businessman. He is notable for his service as a member of the Finnish Jäger Movement during the First World War and in the Finnish Civil War, for organizing the Finnish Army Automobile Troops following the civil war, as well as for his pioneering efforts in the automobile industry and motor sports in Finland.

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