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Discover the History: Marshal Mannerheim in Poland Photography Exhibition in Warsaw

Commemorating Finland's independence and a national hero's legacy through rarely seen historical photographs.

This photographic exhibition, titled 'Śladami Marszałka Mannerheima w Polsce', delved into the largely unknown seven-year period Marshal Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim spent in Poland. Presented on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary and Finland's centenary, it offered unique insights into the national hero's life. The display was publicly accessible in Warsaw, exploring significant historical connections through captivating imagery.

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Exhibition summary

This photographic exhibition commemorates the 150th anniversary of Marshal Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim's birth and the centenary of Finland's independence. It focuses on Mannerheim's largely unknown seven-year period spent in Poland, which he recalled as the happiest time of his life.

Curatorial context

Presented on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Finland's national hero, Marshal Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, and the centenary of Finland's independence, this exhibition showcases photographs depicting a little-known period of Mannerheim's life. It highlights his over seven years of residence in Poland, a time he referred to in his memoirs as the happiest period of his life. The exhibition dedicated to Marshal Mannerheim and his connections with Poland was available to the public in Warsaw from June 8 to June 28, 2017. Visitors could view it at the square named after Father Jan Twardowski. The exhibition was organized by the Polish-Finnish Project Group, the Embassy of Finland, and the DSH (Dom Spotkań z Historią).

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This exhibition was available to view in a public square in Warsaw. Further ticketing or admission details are not provided on the page.

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Venue
History Meeting House
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 8, 2017 – Jun 28, 2017
Artist line / attribution
Organized by: Polish-Finnish Project Group, Embassy of Finland, and DSH (Dom Spotkań z Historią).
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