Martti Ahtisaari, the former president of Finland and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, died on Monday, at the age of 86.
Cause of Death:
While the exact cause of death is unknown, it was reported in 2021 that he suffered from Alzheimer’s disease.
Martti Ahtisaari (x/ulkoministerio)
Age:
Ahtisaari was born in 1937 in Viipuri, Finland. Before entering politics, he studied economics at the University of Helsinki and served as a diplomat. He was elected Finland’s president in 1994 and served one term. When Ahtisaari died, he was 86 years old.
Net Worth
Ahtisaari’s net worth was estimated to be $14 million.
Career:
His career extended decades, and he was known for mediating peace in Kosovo, Indonesia, and Northern Ireland. Among Ahtisaari’s diplomatic accomplishments were assisting Namibia in gaining independence, convincing Slobodan Milosevic to cease the Kosovo air campaign, and furthering the Northern Ireland peace process.
He also formed the Crisis Management Initiative (CMI) , a non-governmental organisation dedicated to conflict prevention and resolution, and was instrumental in resolving disputes around the world. In 2008, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment to peace.
Ahtisaari continued to fight for peace after leaving office.
Wife, Eeva Ahtisaari:
Ahtisaari was married to Eeva Ahtisaari, with whom he had one son, Marko. His son is a software entrepreneur and former Nokia design director.
Ahtisaari was a well-known figure both in Finland and around the world. He was noted for his honesty, dedication to peace, and ability to bring people together.
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Ahtisaari’s legacy will live on in the various peace treaties he helped to negotiate, as well as in the lives of the millions who have benefited from his efforts.
