Pehr Evind Svinhufvud
President of Finland (1861–1944)
Pehr Evind Svinhufvud, usually known as P. E. Svinhufvud, (1861 - 1944) was Finland's third president. He married Ellen Timgren and they had six children. His nickname was Ukko-Pekka. That's why name Pekka became more popular.
P. E. Svinhufvud | |
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3rd President of Finland | |
In office March 1, 1931 – March 1, 1937 | |
Preceded by | Lauri Kristian Relander |
Succeeded by | Kyösti Kallio |
Personal details | |
Born | Sääksmäki, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire | December 15, 1861
Died | February 29, 1944 Luumäki, Republic of Finland | (aged 82)
Nationality | Finn |
Spouse(s) | Ellen Timgren |
Children | 6 children |
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