Johan Laidoner
Estonian general
Johan Laidoner was an Estonian general and statesman. He served as Commander‑in‑Chief of the Estonian Armed Forces during the 1918–1920 Estonian War of Independence and was among the most influential people in the Estonian politics between the... Wikipedia
Born: February 12, 1884, Viljandi County, Estonia
Died: March 13, 1953 (age 69 years), Vladimir, Russia
Spouse: Maria Skarbek-Kruszewska (m. 1911–1953)
Education: General Staff Academy (1909–1912) and Vilnius Military School (1902–1905)
Awards: Order of Lāčplēsis, Order of the Cross of the Eagle, Virtuti Militari, and more
Parents: Jaak Laidoner and Mari Saarsen
Battles/wars: World War I; Estonian War of Independence