Olof Thörnell
| Olof Thörnell | |
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| Born |
19 October 1877 Trönö, Söderhamn Municipality, Hälsingland |
| Died |
25 July 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 (19 October 1877 - 25 July 1977) was a General of the Swedish armed forces. He was Sweden's first Supreme Commander 8 December 1939 until 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 |