Jamsrangijn Jondon
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Colonel general Jamsrangijn Jondon (Mongolian: Жамсрангийн Ёндон) was a Mongolian military leader and Minister of Defense of the Mongolian People's Republic from 1982 to 1989.[1] Many of the reforms of the Mongolian People's Army from 1965 to 1989 were initiated by the general.
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Jamsrangiin Yondon | |
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Жамсрангийн Ёндон | |
Minister of Defense of the Mongolian People's Republic | |
In office 1982–1989 | |
Preceded by | Jarantain Avkhia [mn] |
Succeeded by | Luvsangombyn Molomjamts [mn] |
Chief of General Staff of the Mongolian People's Army | |
In office 1971–1974 | |
Preceded by | Butochiyn Tsog |
Succeeded by | Purevdorj Choiront [mn] |
Personal details | |
Born | 18 March 1923 Mönkhkhaan, Sükhbaatar, Mongolia |
Died | 23 July 1992 (69 years old) Mongolia |
Alma mater | Frunze Military Academy Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia |
Military Service | |
Allegiance | Mongolian People's Republic |
Service/ | Mongolian People's Army |
Years of service | 1940—1990 |
Rank | Colonel general |
Commands held | Mongolian State Honor Guard |
Battles/wars | World War Two |
Awards | |
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