Olof Thörnell

General Olof Thörnell, Swedish Armed Forces
Born	October 19, 1877 Trönö, Söderhamn Municipality, Hälsingland
Died	July 25, 1977 Uppsala, Uppland
Allegiance	Swedish Armed Forces
Years of service	1897 - 1944
Rank	General
Commands held	Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces
Other work	Chief of staff for Gustaf V of Sweden

Olof Gerhard Thörnell (October 19, 1877 - July 25, 1977) was a General of the Swedish armed forces. He was Sweden's first Supreme Commander 1939-1944. Before 1939 that had been the role of the King.

Preceded by None, the King was Supreme Commander

Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces

Succeeded by General Helge Jung

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Name	Thornell, Olof
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Date of birth	October 19, 1877
Place of birth	Trönö, Söderhamn Municipality, Hälsingland
Date of death	July 25, 1977
Place of death	Uppsala, Uppland