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CARL GUSTAF EMIL MANNERHEIM IS CONSIDERED by many Finns to be one of the founding fathers of modern Finland, and his complex legacy is still actively discussed in all corners of Finnish society today. But what is known of Mannerheim beyond his experience on the front lines and his much-vaunted statecraft?

Learn how Mannerheim, Finland's most famous military leader, helped his countrymen earn their independence from Russia. He served in the Russian Imperial Army for decades, fought in the Winter War and the Continuation War, and became a war hero in Finland. He was also a symbol of the Finnish struggle against Soviet Russia and a champion of liberty.

Baron Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim was a Finnish military leader and statesman. He served as the military leader of the Whites in the Finnish Civil War , as Regent of Finland , as commander-in-chief of the Finnish Defence Forces during the period of World War II , and as the sixth president of Finland . He became Finland's only field marshal in 1933 and was appointed honorary Marshal of Finland ...

Baron Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim (June 4, 1867 – January 28, 1951) was the Commander-in-Chief of Finland 's Defense Forces, Marshal of Finland, an astute politician, humanitarian and a successful military commander. He was the sixth President of Finland (1944–1946).