Kuuno Honkonen

Kuuno Ola Honkonen (1 March 1922 – 9 July 1985) was a Finnish politician in the left-wing Finnish People's Democratic League. He was a member of the Finnish parliament, Eduskunta, from 1958 until 1979.^[2] In 1979, he became the Finnish ambassador to East Germany.

Born1 March 1922

Jakobstad, Finland

Died9 July 1985 (aged 63)

Tampere, Finland

Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)

Weight73 kg (161 lb)

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Kuuno Honkonen

Honkonen (left) at the 1948 Olympics
Personal information
Born	1 March 1922 Jakobstad, Finland
Died	9 July 1985 (aged 63) Tampere, Finland
Height	182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event	High jump
Club	Tampereen Kisatoverit
Achievements and titles
Personal best	1.96 m (1948)[1]

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Honkonen was also an athlete, who finished 17th in the high jump at the 1948 Olympics.^[1]