Hannes Ignatius
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Johannes Ferdinand (Hannes) Ignatius(1871-1941) was a prominent Finnish independence man and a soldier.
- Cavalry Captain, 1900
- Colonel, 1918
- Major General, 1918
- Lieutenant General, 1928
Ignatius received his military education in the Hamina Cadet School 1885-1992, and in the Nicholas Academy of General Staff in St Petersburg 1896-1899.
Ignatius served in the Finnish Dragoon Regiment 1892-1901. After the abolition of the Military of the Grand Duchy of Finland Hannes Ignatius sought career in business 1901-1917. During the World War I Ignatius was a prominent member of the Military Committee preparing the Independence of Finland.
Hannes Ignatius served as the Quartermaster General in the War of Independence from 18 February till 6 May, 1918; Chief of Staff from 6 May till 1 June, 1918.
Ignatius held military posts 1919-1920 and again 1939-1940: e.g. Chief of General Staff from 5 March till 12 September, 1919. Chairman of the publishing committee of the work Suomen Vapaussota 1918 (The Finnish War of Independence). In 1918 wrote the book Gustaf Mannerheim. One of the most enthusiastic supporters of Mannerheim in the 1920s and 1930s.
